Tommy Has Been Running the 1-Mile Race for His Track

question 28

Multiple Choice

Tommy has been running the 1-mile race for his track team for the past 5 years. His best times in each of the past 5 years, respectively, have been 5:30, 5:02, 4:40, 4:30, and 4:25. Assuming his training proceeds according to plan, which of the following times should he be capable of running this year, according to the power law?

• A) 3:59
• B) 4:02
• C) 4:23
• D) 4:10

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