Question

for men taking the the air force physical fitness test, the best possible time to run 1.5 miles is in less than
a. 15 minutes, 30 seconds
b. 13 minutes, 36 seconds
c. 9 minutes, 12 seconds
d. 10 minutes, 23 seconds
please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

Step1: Compare time values

We need to find the least time among the options. First, convert all times to seconds for easier comparison.
1 minute = 60 seconds.
For A: 15 minutes 30 seconds = 15×60 + 30=900 + 30 = 930 seconds.
For B: 13 minutes 36 seconds = 13×60+36 = 780 + 36=816 seconds.
For C: 9 minutes 12 seconds = 9×60 + 12=540+12 = 552 seconds.
For D: 10 minutes 23 seconds = 10×60+23 = 600 + 23=623 seconds.

Step2: Identify the least - time option

Since 552 seconds (C) is the least among 930, 816, 552 and 623 seconds.

Answer:

C. 9 minutes, 12 seconds