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Raoul told Sophie he skateboards 5 m/second down the street. Sophie wondered if she was faster so Raoul...

Raoul told Sophie he skateboards 5 m/second down the street. Sophie wondered if she was faster so Raoul timed her. She skateboarded for 200 meters and it took her 26 seconds. Who was the faster skateboarder?
A. Raoul because 200 meters would take him 20 seconds.
B. Sophie because 200 meters would take Raoul 40 seconds.
C. Raoul because Sophie skated at a rate of about 8 m/s.
D. Sophie because she skated at a rate of about 10 m/s.

Answer

D. Sophie because she skated at a rate of about 10 m/s.

Explanation: Sophie's speed is calculated as distance divided by time, which is 200 meters / 26 seconds ≈ 7.69 m/s. Raoul's speed is 5 m/s. Therefore, Sophie is faster.

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