Joe runs 8.75 times around a track in 1,125.803 seconds. If one lap around the track is 420.3 meters, which is the best estimate of the runner's average speed in meters per second (m/s)?

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Joe runs 8.75 times around a track in 1,125.803 seconds. If one lap around the track is 420.3 meters, which is the best estimate of the runner's average speed in meters per second (m/s)?

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8.75laps(420.3m/lap)/1125.803=3.26666 m/s

I don't know how your answers were rounded, so you can round appropriately.

Ryan McGreal answered Aug 17, 2018

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