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what is the average speed in meters per second of a runner who records three different distances over three separate time periods of 30 seconds of 180 meters, 188 meters, and 190 meters
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To find the average speed of the runner over the three distances, we first need to compute the total distance traveled and the total time taken.
1. **Calculate Total Distance:**
- Distance 1: 180 meters
- Distance 2: 188 meters
- Distance 3: 190 meters
Total Distance = 180 + 188 + 190 = 558 meters
2. **Calculate Total Time:**
Since the runner records these distances over three separate time periods of 30 seconds each:
- Total Time = 30 seconds + 30 seconds + 30 seconds = 90 seconds
3. **Calculate Average Speed:**
Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time
Average Speed = 558 meters / 90 seconds = 6.2 meters per second
The average speed of the runner is **6.2 meters per second**.
1. **Calculate Total Distance:**
- Distance 1: 180 meters
- Distance 2: 188 meters
- Distance 3: 190 meters
Total Distance = 180 + 188 + 190 = 558 meters
2. **Calculate Total Time:**
Since the runner records these distances over three separate time periods of 30 seconds each:
- Total Time = 30 seconds + 30 seconds + 30 seconds = 90 seconds
3. **Calculate Average Speed:**
Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time
Average Speed = 558 meters / 90 seconds = 6.2 meters per second
The average speed of the runner is **6.2 meters per second**.
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