Question

The distance an object travels can be modeled as the product of the rate and the time of travel as given by the formula d = rt. If an object travels 100 meters at a speed of 8 meters per second, how long did the object travel (in seconds)?"

A) 8 seconds
B) 12.5 seconds
C) 25 seconds
D) 50 seconds

Answer 1

The object traveled for 12.5 seconds.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the time it took for the object to travel 100 meters, we can use the formula d = rt, where d is the distance, r is the rate (speed), and t is the time. Rearranging the formula to solve for t, we have t = d/r. Substituting the given values, t = 100/8 = 12.5 seconds. Therefore, the object traveled for 12.5 seconds.