17. The completion times for three runners in a 100 -yard dash are 9.75 seconds, 9.7 seconds, and 9.675 seconds. Which is the winning time?

To determine the winning time among the three runners, we need to compare their completion times: 1. **Runner 1:** 9.75 seconds 2. **Runner 2:** 9.7 seconds 3. **Runner 3:** 9.675 seconds Now, let's compare these times step by step: - **Step 1:** Convert all times to the same format for easier comparison. The times are already in seconds, so we can directly compare them. - **Step 2:** Compare the times: - 9.75 seconds is greater than 9.7 seconds. - 9.7 seconds is greater than 9.675 seconds. From this comparison, we can see that 9.675 seconds is the smallest time. **Conclusion:** The winning time is **9.675 seconds**.