Establish a Running Plan
A 5-kilometer race is a little over 3 miles long. It is best to start by running a shorter distance and then gradually increase your running distance. This chart will help you to establish a running plan to ensure you are ready for race day.
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8
1 mile 1 ½ miles 1 ¾ miles 2miles 2 ½ miles 2 ¾ miles 3 miles 3 miles
The following questions are based on this magazine clipping.
29. Which week show the greatest increase in distance over the previous week?
a. Week 2 and 4
b. Week 3 and 6
c. Week 3 and 7
d. Week 2 and 5
I think d is correct.
I agree.
To determine which week shows the greatest increase in distance over the previous week, we need to calculate the increase in distance for each week and compare them.
To find the increase in distance for each week, we subtract the distance of the previous week from the distance of the current week.
Let's calculate the increase in distance for each option:
a. Week 2 and 4:
- Week 2: 1 ½ miles
- Week 4: 2 miles
Increase: 2 miles - 1 ½ miles = ½ mile
b. Week 3 and 6:
- Week 3: 1 ¾ miles
- Week 6: 2 ¾ miles
Increase: 2 ¾ miles - 1 ¾ miles = 1 mile
c. Week 3 and 7:
- Week 3: 1 ¾ miles
- Week 7: 3 miles
Increase: 3 miles - 1 ¾ miles = 1 ¼ miles
d. Week 2 and 5:
- Week 2: 1 ½ miles
- Week 5: 2 ½ miles
Increase: 2 ½ miles - 1 ½ miles = 1 mile
From the calculations, we can see that the greatest increase in distance over the previous week is in option c. Week 3 and 7, with an increase of 1 ¼ miles.
Therefore, the answer is c. Week 3 and 7.