Yalmaz can cover a distance of 400 metres in 2 minutes. Rayan can cover 1 km in 300 seconds. Find the ratio of their speeds.
Correct answer: D. 1:1
- A. 2:5
- B. 4:3
- C. 1:2
- D. 1:1
Explanation
Yalmaz's speed is 400 m ÷ 120 s = 10/3 m/s. Rayan's speed is 1000 m ÷ 300 s = 10/3 m/s, so their speed ratio is 1:1. The likely choice is c, 1:2, from comparing the distances without converting their different times consistently.
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