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We are given that Finn swims at a constant speed, and we are provided with a table showing his distance over time. To find out how long it will take him to swim 50 meters, we need to calculate his constant speed from the data and then use it to estimate the time.

### Step 1: Calculate the speed
Since Finn swims at a constant speed, we can calculate his speed by taking the ratio of the distance to time.

Using the first two data points:
- Distance difference = \( 24.4 - 11.6 = 12.8 \, \text{meters} \)
- Time difference = \( 15.25 - 7.25 = 8 \, \text{seconds} \)

Speed = \( \frac{12.8 \, \text{meters}}{8 \, \text{seconds}} = 1.6 \, \text{meters/second} \)

### Step 2: Use speed to find time for 50 meters
We can now use this speed to find out how long it takes to swim 50 meters. 

Time = \( \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{50 \, \text{meters}}{1.6 \, \text{meters/second}} = 31.25 \, \text{seconds} \)

So, it will take Finn **31.25 seconds** to swim 50 meters.

Would you like further details or have any other questions?

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Here are five related questions for practice:
1. How long would it take Finn to swim 100 meters?
2. What is the equation of the line that represents Finn’s distance over time?
3. If Finn swims 80 meters, how many seconds would that take?
4. What would be the time if Finn swam 75 meters at the same speed?
5. How does Finn’s speed compare to someone swimming at 2 meters per second?

**Tip:** When dealing with constant speed, you can use the formula \( \text{Distance} = \text{Speed} \times \text{Time} \) to solve for missing values.

How long does it take Finn to swim 50 meters?

Find out how long it takes Finn to swim 50 meters at a constant speed. Learn how to calculate speed from distance and time data, and use it to determine time. Suitable for Grades 6-8 students studying ratio, proportion, and linear equations.

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