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Popular Word Problems >

earl runs 75 meters in 30 seconds. how many meters does earl run per second

Solution

e a r l r u n s 75 m e t ers in 30 seco n d s . h o w man y m e t ers d oes e a r l r u n p er seco n d

Solution

speed : 2.5

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

75 = x \cdot 30

Solve for

x, 75 = x \cdot 30 : x = \frac{5}{2}

Simplify

speed : 2.5

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