Distance, Speed, and Time Problems

This video tutorial covers the concepts of speed, rate, and distance, explaining how to calculate speed using distance and time. It includes examples of a walker and a runner, demonstrating how to perform calculations and round results. The tutorial also covers unit conversions and extended calculations, such as determining how far a runner would travel in an hour. Finally, it provides exercises to apply these concepts to real-world scenarios.

What is the formula to calculate distance when speed and time are known?

• Distance = Speed + Time

• Distance = Speed x Time

• Distance = Speed / Time

• Distance = Time / Speed

If a walker covers 50 feet in 10.2 seconds, what is their speed in feet per second?

• 4.8 feet per second

• 5.0 feet per second

• 5.1 feet per second

• 4.9 feet per second

How do you calculate the speed of a runner who covers 50 feet in 5.1 seconds?

• Divide 50 by 5.1

• Add 50 and 5.1

• Multiply 50 by 5.1

• Subtract 5.1 from 50

What is the speed of a runner who covers 50 feet in 5.1 seconds, rounded to the nearest tenth?

• 9.7 feet per second

• 9.8 feet per second

• 9.9 feet per second

• 10.0 feet per second

How many yards does a runner travel in one hour if they run at a constant speed of 9.43 yards per second?

• 35,000 yards

• 33,948 yards

• 30,000 yards

• 32,000 yards

What is the conversion factor from yards to miles?

• 1 mile = 1800 yards

• 1 mile = 2000 yards

• 1 mile = 1760 yards

• 1 mile = 1600 yards

If a runner travels 33,948 yards in one hour, how many miles is that?

• 18.5 miles

• 19.3 miles

• 20.0 miles

• 21.5 miles

How far does a car travel if it moves at 65 miles per hour for 3 hours?

• 195 miles

• 180 miles

• 200 miles

• 210 miles

What is the distance covered in a construction zone if the speed is 50 miles per hour for 0.25 hours?

• 12.5 miles

• 15 miles

• 10 miles

• 20 miles

How do you convert 15 minutes to hours?

• 0.50 hours

• 0.30 hours

• 0.25 hours

• 0.15 hours