Question
Jessica is swimming in the 500 meter race. It takes her 1 minute and 35 seconds to swim one lap in an Olympic sized pool(it's only 50 meters long).
How long will it take her to swim the 500 meter race?
How long will it take her to swim the 500 meter race?
Answers
Steve
One lap is down and back, for 100 m.
500 m is 5 times as long as 100 meters, so it will take
5 * 1:35 = 5:165 = 7:45
500 m is 5 times as long as 100 meters, so it will take
5 * 1:35 = 5:165 = 7:45