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Race times (minutes) Runner | 5 km | 10 km A | 20 | 42 B | 22 | 41 According to the table, ____

Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?

  1. A. Runner A is faster over 5 kilometres but slower over 10 kilometres.Correct
  2. B. Runner A is faster at both distances.
  3. C. Runner B is faster at both distances.
  4. D. both runners have the same 10-kilometre time.

Answer: A. Runner A is faster over 5 kilometres but slower over 10 kilometres.

20 beats 22; 41 beats 42.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Runner A is faster at both distances.
B is faster over 10 km.
C. Runner B is faster at both distances.
A is faster over 5 km.
D. both runners have the same 10-kilometre time.
41 and 42 differ.

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