Question

At MTA subway on the local track travels at an average of 17.5 m/s between stops. How far can the train travel in a time of 33 seconds? (Isolate relevant variable 1st!)

Answer 1

The subway can travel a distance of 577.5 m in 33 seconds with a speed of 17.5 m/s

Explanation:

Speed of subway = 17.5 m/s

time of travel = 33 s

Distance =?

Distance = Speed × Time

= 17.5 × 33

= 577.5 m