Question

A barracuda swam directly toward a coral reef at a constant velocity for 28 seconds. In one-

quarter of that time, the barracuda swam 35 meters. What was the barracuda's velocity?

Answer 1

To find the barracuda's velocity, you can use the formula for velocity:

Velocity (v) = Distance (d) / Time (t)

In this case, you are given the time and distance, so you can calculate the velocity.

Given:

Time (t) = 28 seconds

Distance (d) = 35 meters (swam 35 meters in one-quarter of the time, which is 28 seconds / 4 = 7 seconds)

Now, use the formula to calculate the velocity:

Velocity (v) = Distance (d) / Time (t)

v = 35 meters / 7 seconds

v = 5 meters per second

So, the barracuda's velocity is 5 meters per second.