Problem of the Week #10

Posted: April 22, 2013

In September, Ms. Barrieau's class participated in the Terry Fox run at their school. They ran laps on the two tracks in the school yard, a 400 metre track and a 750 metre track, keeping a tally of each complete lap. The combined tallies of laps run by the whole class gave a total of 303 laps. One proud class member claimed that the class ran a total of 151.72 km. Is this claim true, or false? Explain your reasoning. All solutions must be submitted by noon on Thursday, April 25. Please explain your reasoning. Answer only will not be eligible for the draw.