Part 2
Summer Olympics 2008
Athlete Time (s)
Michael 45.50
Henry 45.69
Jeremy 43.55
Quincy 42.35
LaShawn 42.80
Summer Olympics 2012
Athlete Time (s)
Michael 43.48
Henry 44.29
Jeremy 43.45
Quincy 41.5
LaShawn 42.75
2. a. For each athlete, find the difference between their 2008 and 2012 times.
Athlete
Difference in Times
(between 2008 and 2012)
Michael
Henry
Jeremy
Quincy
LaShawn
b. Who had the greatest improvement in their time?
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4. Your friend Kelly believes that Quincy will win based on his time. But Jennifer,
another student, argues that Michael will win. Explain why you think Kelly and
Jennifer each think the way they do.
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MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE TASK 74 CHRISTIE WAINWRIGHT