To compare the running rates of Bella and Jason, we need to find their speeds in terms of miles per minute.
Bella's Speed:
- Distance: 5.5 miles
- Time: 22 minutes
Speed = Distance / Time \[ \text{Speed}_{\text{Bella}} = \frac{5.5 \text{ miles}}{22 \text{ minutes}} = 0.25 \text{ miles per minute} \]
Jason's Speed:
- Distance: 0.64 miles
- Time: 2 minutes
\[ \text{Speed}_{\text{Jason}} = \frac{0.64 \text{ miles}}{2 \text{ minutes}} = 0.32 \text{ miles per minute} \]
Comparison:
- Bella's speed: 0.25 miles per minute
- Jason's speed: 0.32 miles per minute
Conclusion: Jason runs at a faster rate.