Question

an object traveled 72 feet in 15 seconds. what was the objects average speed, in feet per second?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall speed formula

Speed $v=\frac{d}{t}$, where $d$ is distance and $t$ is time.

Step2: Identify values

Given $d = 72$ feet and $t=15$ seconds.

Step3: Calculate speed

$v=\frac{72}{15}=4.8$ feet - per - second.

Answer:

C. 4.8