Question

a downhill skier was able to move 560 meters in 25 seconds. what is the skier’s average speed? (round your answer to the nearest tenth of a meter per second.) the skier’s average speed is \boxed{} m/s

Explanation:

Step1: Recall average speed formula

Average speed = $\frac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Total Time}}$

Step2: Substitute given values

$\text{Average speed} = \frac{560}{25}$

Step3: Calculate and round result

$\frac{560}{25}=22.4$

Answer:

22.4 m/s