SOLUTION: A long-distance runner is running at 5 m/s. How long does it take the runner to travel 1 km ?

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Question 587411: A long-distance runner is running at 5 m/s. How long does it take the runner to travel 1 km ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A long-distance runner is running at 5 m/s. How long does it take the runner to travel 1 km ?
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time = distance/rate
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= 1km/5 m/s
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= 1000m/5m/s
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= (1000/5)(m/(m/s)
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= 200 seconds
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Stan H.