Lisa and Marie are both on the track team. During practice, Lisa ran 10 laps around
the track in 18 minutes. Marie ran 8 laps around the track in 14 minutes. Who ran at a
faster rate? If each runner continues at her same pace, how long would it take each
one to run 15 laps?

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Answer:

Marie ran at a faster rate. It takes 27 minutes for Lisa to run 15 laps while it takes Marie 26.25 minutes to run 15 laps.

Step-by-step explanation:

18 ÷ 10 = 1.8 (Lisa's rate)

14 ÷ 8 = 1.75 (Marie's rate)

1.8 x 15 = 27 minutes (How long it takes for Lisa to run 15 laps)

1.75 x 15 = 26.25 (How long it takes for Marie to run 15 laps)