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These statements describe Kate's and Pete's speed. Kate is driving 5 miles per hour below the speed limit. Pete is driving 7 miles per hour below the speed limit. Complete this sentence. Kate's speed is _____than Pete's speed because _____

Answer :

Kate is driving 5 miles per hour below the speed limit

Speed of Kate = 5miles per hour

Pete is driving 7 miles per hour below the speed limit.

Speed of Pete = 7 miles per hour

Difference between the speed of Kate and Pete is = Speed of Pete - Speed of Kate

Difference between the speed of Kate and Pete = 7 miles per hour- 5 miles per hour

Difference between the speed of Kate and Pete = 2 miles per hour

Since, 7 > 5

Speed of Pete > Speed of Kate

Answer :

Kate's speed is lesser than Pete's speed because Pete is moving faster by 2 miles per hour than Kate

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