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The problem asks to rank fish by their speeds, which can be calculated using the formula: 

\[
\text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}
\]

The table shows the distances traveled and time taken for each fish. Let's calculate the speed for each one:

1. **Bluefin Tuna**: 
   - Distance: 4 miles
   - Time: \( \frac{1}{11} \) hours
   - Speed: \( \frac{4}{\frac{1}{11}} = 4 \times 11 = 44 \) miles per hour

2. **Marlin**: 
   - Distance: \( 33 \frac{1}{3} = \frac{100}{3} \) miles
   - Time: \( \frac{2}{3} \) hours
   - Speed: \( \frac{\frac{100}{3}}{\frac{2}{3}} = \frac{100}{2} = 50 \) miles per hour

3. **Sailfish**: 
   - Distance: 17 miles
   - Time: \( \frac{1}{4} \) hours
   - Speed: \( \frac{17}{\frac{1}{4}} = 17 \times 4 = 68 \) miles per hour

4. **Tarpon**: 
   - Distance: 7 miles
   - Time: \( \frac{1}{5} \) hours
   - Speed: \( \frac{7}{\frac{1}{5}} = 7 \times 5 = 35 \) miles per hour

Now, ordering the fish by their speed from least to greatest:

1. **Tarpon**: 35 mph
2. **Bluefin Tuna**: 44 mph
3. **Marlin**: 50 mph
4. **Sailfish**: 68 mph

Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. How do we convert mixed numbers into improper fractions?
2. Why is the speed formula \(\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}\) applicable for these problems?
3. How would the order change if the time units were in minutes instead of hours?
4. What units would you use to measure speed in a different context, like in space?
5. How can understanding these rates help in real-world situations like travel or logistics?

**Tip**: Always check your units to ensure the correct speed calculation!

The table shows how fast some of the world’s fastest fish could travel in different portions of an hour at their top speed. Write the names of the fish in order from least to greatest speed in miles per hour.

Learn how to rank the world's fastest fish by their speed using given distance and time data. Calculate speed using the formula Speed = Distance / Time and list the fish in order from least to greatest speed. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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