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The table shows the distances and times that four rowboats traveled. Which rowboat was the fastest?

Data for Four Rowboats
Rowboat
Distance
Time
Rowboat A
160 meters
40 seconds
Rowboat B
150 meters
50 seconds
Rowboat C
180 meters
30 seconds
Rowboat D
100 meters
20 seconds
Rowboat A
Rowboat B
Rowboat C
Rowboat D

1 answer

To determine which rowboat was the fastest, we need to calculate the speed of each rowboat. Speed can be calculated using the formula:

\[ \text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} \]

We will calculate the speed for each rowboat:

  1. Rowboat A:

    • Distance = 160 meters
    • Time = 40 seconds \[ \text{Speed} = \frac{160 \text{ meters}}{40 \text{ seconds}} = 4 \text{ m/s} \]

  2. Rowboat B:

    • Distance = 150 meters
    • Time = 50 seconds \[ \text{Speed} = \frac{150 \text{ meters}}{50 \text{ seconds}} = 3 \text{ m/s} \]

  3. Rowboat C:

    • Distance = 180 meters
    • Time = 30 seconds \[ \text{Speed} = \frac{180 \text{ meters}}{30 \text{ seconds}} = 6 \text{ m/s} \]

  4. Rowboat D:

    • Distance = 100 meters
    • Time = 20 seconds \[ \text{Speed} = \frac{100 \text{ meters}}{20 \text{ seconds}} = 5 \text{ m/s} \]

Now, we can compare the speeds:

  • Rowboat A: 4 m/s
  • Rowboat B: 3 m/s
  • Rowboat C: 6 m/s
  • Rowboat D: 5 m/s

Conclusion: Rowboat C was the fastest with a speed of 6 m/s.