Question

Toya can run one lap of the track in 1 min. 3 sec., which is 90% of her younger sister niki's time. what is niki's time for one lap?

Answer 1

Hello!

1 minute 3 seconds = 63 seconds

We must found out 63 is 90% of what number, using the percentage formula:

90 * 100 / 63 = 70

70 seconds = 1 minute 10 seconds

So, Niki's time for one lap is 1 minute 10 seconds (70 seconds).