On average it takes Erika about minutes per mile less than Rita

On average, Erika is much slower than Rita by 1 minute.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are two sets of data: Erika's and Rita's. Now, we have to find the average values for each of both and compare them. I would assume that the order of the presentation of data points is alternating, first for Erika followed by Rita. To illustrate what I mean, let's say in Day 1, Erika's time is 20 and Rita's time is 21.25. In Day 2, Erika's time is 21.5 and Rita's is 24.75. And so on and so forth. The complete tabulation is shown in the picture.

Erika's average = (20+21.5+22.75+23.25+20.25)/5 = 21.55

Rita's average = (21.25+24.75+23+23+20.75)/5 = 22.55

On average, Erika is much slower than Rita by 1 minute.

square root of 36/6 = 2.449489743

square root of 16/6 = 1.632993162

square root of 6 = 2.449489743

the answer is square root of 16/6 because the square root of 36/6 is the same answer as square root of 6 = 2.449489743