Barbara can walk 3,200 meters in 24 minutes. Who walks at a faster rate of speed? Explain the steps you take to solve the problem. Use 1 m=3.28 feet or 1 ft = 0.305 ft.
not Barbara, that's for sure.
Well who is the other person?
Yes, who is Barbara's competitor? How fast does he/she walk?
To determine who walks at a faster rate of speed, we need to compare the rates at which Barbara and the other person walk. We can calculate their rates by dividing the distance covered by the time taken. Here's how to solve the problem:
Step 1: Convert the given distance from meters to feet.
Given: 1 m = 3.28 ft
So, 3,200 meters = 3,200 * 3.28 feet
Step 2: Calculate the rate at which Barbara walks.
Distance covered by Barbara = 3,200 * 3.28 feet
Time taken by Barbara = 24 minutes
Rate of speed (in feet per minute) = Distance / Time
Rate of speed (in feet per minute) = (3,200 * 3.28) feet / 24 minutes
Step 3: Calculate the rate at which the other person walks.
We do not have any specific information about the other person's walking speed, so we cannot directly calculate their rate. However, we can compare their rate to Barbara's rate to determine who walks faster.
Step 4: Convert the other person's rate from feet per minute to meters per minute.
Given: 1 ft = 0.305 m
Multiply the other person's rate (in feet per minute) by 0.305 to convert it to meters per minute.
Step 5: Compare the rates.
Compare Barbara's rate (in feet per minute) with the other person's rate (in meters per minute). The person with the higher rate walks at a faster speed.
By following these steps, you can determine who walks at a faster rate of speed.