The World Record for the 100-Meter Dash Is 9

question 96

Multiple Choice

The world record for the 100-meter dash is 9.8 s. If the world record holding runner could maintain the same pace when running five kilometers, he would cover the distance in ________.

• A) 9.8 min
• B) 8.2 min
• C) 1.6 min
• D) 5.1 min

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