If Sara runs 1/2 a mile in 1/8 of an hour and Ben runs 1/3 of a mile in 1/6 of a hour, who has the fastest rate? What is that ra

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bekas [8.4K] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-08T05:04:39+03:00

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Step-by-step explanation:

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kykrilka [37] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-08T06:19:44+03:00

Answer:

Sara has the fastest rate

Step-by-step explanation:

First we have to use the formula R*T=D.

For Sara, we have r*1/8=1/2

This means r=4 after you divide 1/2 by 1/8

For Ben, we can use the same formula

We will get r*1/6=1/3

After dividing, we can conclude that Bens rate is 2mph whereas Saras rate is 4mph. This means Sara's faster