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Question 742571: what is the average speed of an athlete who runs 450m in 50 seconds
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is the average speed of an athlete who runs 450m in 50 seconds
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rate = distance/time
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rate = (450 meters /50 seconds)(3600 seconds/1 hr) = 32,400 meters/hour
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Cheers,
Stan H.