In 1.8 hours, a sailboat sailed 81 kilometers east across the sea at a constant velocity. What was the sailboat’s velocity?

Answer 1

To find the velocity of the sailboat, we need to divide the distance it traveled by the time it took to travel that distance.

Velocity = Distance / Time

In this case, the distance traveled by the sailboat is 81 kilometers and the time taken is 1.8 hours.

Velocity = 81 kilometers / 1.8 hours

Velocity = 45 kilometers/hour

Therefore, the sailboat's velocity is 45 kilometers per hour.