Quick consider the average speed of a runner who jogs around a track four times. the distance (400m) remains constant for each lap. however, each lap is run 5 seconds slower than the first. the time for each lap increases. the average speed for each lap this is an example of a(n) relationship. a) increases, direct b) decreases, direct c) increases, inverse d) decreases, inverse note: if you have a question do not ask it in the answer section of this question.