Question

A relay race covers $1\frac{1}{2}$ kilometers, and each runner on a team will run $\frac{1}{4}$ of a kilometer. How many runners are needed for the race?

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 6

Answer 1

The correct option is D 6

Given,
Distance of the race $=1\frac{1}{2}$ kilometers
Each runner runs $=\frac{1}{4}$ kilometer
Now,
Runners needed $=\frac{\frac{3}{2}}{\frac{1}{4}}$
$=\frac{3}{2}\times 4$
$=3\times 2$
$=6$
Thus, 6 runners are needed for the race.