Question

Quinton running club is running a two 1/2 mile race there are eight members and each one only wants to run 1/4 mi is this possible why or why not A Yes that distance will work if they each run it twice B No they have too many people to make that distance work C Yes that distance is exactly right to split the distance between eight people D No they would need more people to make that distance work

Answer 1

To determine if the Quinton running club members can each run 1/4 mile to complete a two and 1/2 mile race, we first need to convert the distance into a more workable form.

The total distance of the race is 2.5 miles. If each of the 8 members runs 1/4 mile, we can calculate the total distance covered by all members combined:

1. Each member runs 1/4 mile.
2. There are 8 members.

Total distance covered = (1/4 mile) * 8 = 8/4 mile = 2 miles.

Since 2 miles is less than 2.5 miles, they will not cover the total race distance required.

Based on these calculations, the correct answer is:

B No they have too many people to make that distance work.