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Solving Speed Problems

Question 10 • ELPGEQ1 M/J Math 6 - 1205010 HCPS v24

The table shows the distances and times that four rowboats traveled. Which rowboat was the fastest?Data for Four RowboatsRowboatDistanceTimeRowboat A160 meters40 secondsRowboat B150 meters50 secondsRowboat C180 meters30 secondsRowboat D100 meters20 seconds

Answer
A
Rowboat A
B
Rowboat B
C
Rowboat C
D
Rowboat D

Explanation

Compare each rowboat’s speed by dividing distance by time. Rowboat A traveled 160 ÷ 40 = 4 meters per second, B traveled 150 ÷ 50 = 3, C traveled 180 ÷ 30 = 6, and D traveled 100 ÷ 20 = 5. Rowboat C was fastest at 6 meters per second.

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