Zoey ran a total of 1000m. 20 seconds into her run she had traveled 100 meters. What was her speed at 100 meters?

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Quinn Savage

23 January, 23:13

Zoey ran a total of 1000m. 20 seconds into her run she had traveled 100 meters. What was her speed at 100 meters?

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Jovani Rich · Answer 1

Let's assume that Zoey ran at a constant speed. we can use the equation,

d = st

where, d = distance, s = speed, and t = time taken.

By rearranging,

s = d/t

Zoey had travelled 100 m in 20 seconds.

Hence, s = 100 m / 20 s = 5 m/s

therefore Zoey's speed at 100 m is 5 m/s