Math Problem Statement
What is the speed of a person who walked 2 km in half an hour?
Solution
To calculate the speed, you can use the formula:
Given:
- Distance = 2 km
- Time = 0.5 hours (half an hour)
Now, substitute the values:
So, the speed of the person is 4 kilometers per hour (km/h).
Let me know if you'd like more details or if you have any other questions! Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
- How do you convert km/h to meters per second?
- How do you calculate the time it would take to walk a given distance at a specific speed?
- What is the difference between average speed and instantaneous speed?
- How can speed affect the energy consumption of walking?
- What factors can affect a person's walking speed?
Tip: Always ensure that the units for distance and time are compatible when calculating speed!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Speed
Distance
Time
Unit Conversion
Formulas
Speed = Distance / Time
Theorems
Speed-distance-time relationship
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-7