Based on the given parameters, Melanie can run faster
<h3>How to determine who can run faster?</h3>
The representations in the question are
Let c represent Cara's speed and m let represent Melanie’s speed
So, we have
<u>Cara</u>
Distance = 3 miles
Time = 27 1/2 minutes
The speed is calculated as;
Speed = Distance/Time
So, we have:
c = 3 miles/27 1/2 minutes
This gives
c = 0.11 miles per minutes
<u>Melanie</u>
Distance = 6 miles
Time = 53 1/3 minutes
The speed is calculated as;
Speed = Distance/Time
So, we have:
m = 6 miles/53 1/3 minutes
This gives
m = 0.1125 miles per minutes
0.1125 is greater than 0.11
Hence, Melanie can run faster
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