The two fastest times in past 20 years for the girls 200-meter run at Clarksville elementary school are 27.97 seconds and 27.93 seconds. At yesterday's track meet, Claire ran 27.99 seconds. Was her time faster than either of the two fastest?

The answer to your question is: no

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

Fastest time = 27.93 s

Second fastest time = 27.97 s

Claire's time = 27.99 s

Just remember that to win a race, the athete that wins must register the lowest time.

Substract Claire's time from the fastest time, if the result is positive, Claire ran slower, if the result is negative Claire ran faster than the previous Girls.

Difference 1 = 27.99 - 27.93 = 0.06 positive, Claire ran slower

Difference 2 = 27.99 - 27.97 = 0.02 positive, Claire ran slower.