Question

Peter participated in a 5 k race and finished the race in 17 min. A 5 k race is 5,000 m long. How would you calculate peters average speed in m/min?

Answer 1

`294.12 m/min`

Explanation:

We are given that Peter participated in a 5k race.

Time =17 min.

5 k race represent length=5000 m

We have to find the peters average speed in m/min.

We know that

Average speed=
`(Distance)/(time)`

Using the formula

Average speed of Peter=
`(5000)/(17)=294.12 m/min`

Hence, the average speed of Peter=
`294.12 m/min`

Answer 2

Answer: Peters average speed in m/min is 294.1176 m/min

Explanation:

Peter participated in a 5000m race and finished the race in 17 min.

Speed is calculated as Distance/Time

Peters average speed in m/min = Distance covered in m / Time taken in minutes

= 5000/17

= 294.1176 m/min

Therefore, Peters average speed in m/min = 294.1176 m/min

Hope it helps.

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