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Sheet # 80 Critical Thinking

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Marion Jones ran 100-meter race in 11 seconds in the Sydney Olympics. If she runs at the same speed, will she be able to run around all four bases without stopping in 11 seconds? If she starts at home base, where will she reach in 11 seconds?































Answer for sheet # 80

Perimeter = 4 x 27.45 m = 109.80 m
She will not be able cover all 4 bases in 11 seconds. She will be between 3rd base and home base.