Linda goes for a run every day after school, but she likes to make some workouts easier than others. On Monday, Linda ran 3.5 miles in 35 minutes. On Tuesday, she ran 3 miles in 40 minutes. On which day did Linda run at a faster pace?Choices:(A)Monday(B)Tuesday
Q. Linda goes for a run every day after school, but she likes to make some workouts easier than others. On Monday, Linda ran 3.5 miles in 35 minutes. On Tuesday, she ran 3 miles in 40 minutes. On which day did Linda run at a faster pace?Choices:(A)Monday(B)Tuesday
Calculate Pace Monday: Calculate Linda's running pace on Monday.Pace =timedistance=35 minutes3.5 miles=0.1 miles per minute
Calculate Pace Tuesday: Calculate Linda's running pace on Tuesday.Pace =timedistance=40 minutes3 miles=0.075 miles per minute
Compare Running Paces: Compare the paces to determine on which day Linda ran faster.Monday's pace = 0.1 miles per minuteTuesday's pace = 0.075 miles per minuteSince 0.1 > 0.075, Monday's pace is faster.
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