Distance to be covered by the runner is given as \(\frac{7}{8}.\) miles.
Speed of runner= \(\frac{3}{8}.\) miles per minute.
The Time taken can be calculated by the formula Time = Distance ÷speed.
Time taken =\(\frac{7}{8}.\) ÷\(\frac{3}{8}.\)
Time = \(\frac{7}{8} x \frac{8}{3} =\frac{7}{3}.\)
Time = 2.33 minutes = 2+(.33x60) [ 1 minute = 60 seconds]
Time = 2 minutes 20 seconds.
