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.

The correct sentence is:

The average speed for each lap decreases. This is an example of a(n) inverse relationship.

Explanation:

The distance traveled in each lap is constant: d = 400 m, however the time t increases at every lap. The average speed of the runner at each lap is given by

Since d is constant while t increases, then the speed v must decrease. This is an example of inverse relationship: when the time t increases, the speed v decreases, and vice-versa.