Question

In order to qualify for a girls' regional 1500 meter race, an athlete's personal best time for the season must be under the qualifying time of 5 minutes 42 seconds. Sue's personal best time. Is 341.7 seconds. Find the difference of her personal best time and the qualifying time. Does Sue qualify for the race? How can you tell form the difference you calculated?

Answer 1

Convert the value to minutes.

Answer 2

(5)(60)+42=342

Answer 3

Susan qualifies for the race because her time is under 342 seconds.

Answer 4

Ok thanks👍

Answer 5

You're welcome.