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Elsa runs 100m. She takes 20s to run this distance. What is Elsa's average speed?

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Answer:

Average speed = 5 m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data;

Distance = 100m

Time = 20 secs

To find the average speed;

Speed = distance/time

Substituting into the formula, we have;

Speed = 100/20

Speed = 5m/s

Therefore, Elsa's average speed is 5 meters per seconds.

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