To find out the speed of each boat in the race, you need the time it takes for each boat to finish the race. Speed is calculated by dividing distance by time, so knowing both the distance and the time will allow you to determine the speed of each boat.
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Every few years, different countries compete in a sailboat race called the America's Cup. The boats sail over the same distance. Besides distance, what else is needed to find out the speed of each boat in the race?(1 point)
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The wind speed during the race.
The wind speed during the race.
The time it takes for each boat to finish the race.
The time it takes for each boat to finish the race.
The combined size of the boats in the race.
The combined size of the boats in the race.
The skill of the crew of each boat in the race.
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