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A person covered 96 yards in 40 seconds. what is his speed in feet per second?

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1\ yard= 3feet\\\\ 96\ yards= 3*96=288feet\\\\ speed=(distance)/(time)\\\\ speed= (288feet)/(40seconds)=7.2(feet)/(second)\\\\ Speed\ is\ equal\ to\ 7.2(feet)/(second).
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