The fastest man on Earth, Usain Bolt, runs at a speed of 10 meters per second. How long would it take him to run 160 meters?

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The fastest man on Earth, Usain Bolt, runs at a speed of 10 meters per second. How

long would it take him to run 160 meters?

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Answer: 16 seconds

first set up a proportion

meters/seconds = 10/1 = 160/x

then solve for x

10x = 160
x = 16

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