Sports: Reaction time measures how quickly a runner reacts to the starter pistol. In the 100 m dash at the 2004 Olympic Games, Lauryn Williams had a reaction time of 0.214 second. Her total race time, including reaction time, was 11.03 seconds. How long did it take her to run the actual distance?

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Correct answer is 10.816

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Total race time of Lauryn Williams = 11.03 seconds

Her reaction time = 0.214 second

∴ Time taken by her to run the actual distance

=(11.03 – 0.214) seconds = 10.816 seconds

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