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I walk from the lunch room to my classroom, a distance of 246 meters. This takes me 41 seconds. What was my average speed for this trip?

a) 6 meters per second
b) 8 meters per second
c) 10 meters per second
d) 12 meters per second

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Final answer:

The average speed for the trip from the lunch room to the classroom, covering a distance of 246 meters in 41 seconds, is 6 meters per second, which is a reasonable brisk walking pace.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the average speed of your trip from the lunch room to the classroom, you will need to use the formula:

Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time

In this case, you walked a distance of 246 meters in a total time of 41 seconds. Applying the formula:

Average Speed = 246 meters / 41 seconds = 6 meters per second.

Therefore, the correct answer is a) 6 meters per second.

It's always good practice to make sure the answer is reasonable. In this context, 6 meters per second is a brisk walking pace, which makes sense for the distance and time given.

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