SOLUTION: Tommy ran a distance of 500 meters in a time of 12.5 seconds. What Was His Speed?

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Question 1022532: Tommy ran a distance of 500 meters in a time of 12.5 seconds. What Was His Speed?
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Answer by ikleyn(52812) About Me  (Show Source):
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Tommy ran a distance of 500 meters in a time of 12.5 seconds. What Was His Speed?
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Speed = distance%2FTime = 500%2F12.5 = . . .

Please calculate it yourself.

It is much faster than the world record running.

It is the speed of a car.


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find m/second, divide the meters by the seconds.