Question

A top swimmer would be able to swim across a 25-meter pool in about 1/5

of a minute. How fast can a top swimmer go?

Answer 1

125 m/min

Explanation:

Find the rate (speed) as follows:

25 meters

--------------------- = (125/1) meters/min = 125 m/min

(1/5) minute

This is equivalent to about 380 ft/min