During a 12-kilometer charity run, Mia completed the distance in 3 hours, while Ava maintained a pace that was 25 percent quicker than Mia's. How long did it take Ava to finish the run?

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2.4

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3.6

15/4

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The distance of the run is 12 km. We can use the formula Distance = Speed × Time. Mia finished the race in 3 hours, so her speed is calculated as Speed = Distance / Time = 12 / 3 = 4 km/h. Ava's speed is 25% faster…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Your application of distance = rate × time to trains, boats, and commuters, including relative speed.

Common trap

Mixing units (miles per hour vs. minutes) or averaging speeds — average speed is total distance over total time.