Q. A wild turkey can run a distance of 140 feet in 4 seconds. What is the turkey's speed in feet per second?Choose 1 answer:(A) 30(B) 35(C) 40(D) 45
Identify Given Information: Identify the given information and what is being asked.The turkey can run 140 feet in 4 seconds. We need to find the speed in feet per second.
Recall Formula for Speed: Recall the formula for speed. Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken to travel that distance. Speed=TimeDistance
Plug Given Values: Plug the given values into the formula to calculate the speed.Speed = 4 seconds140 feet
Perform Division: Perform the division to find the speed.Speed = 140/4Speed = 35 feet per second
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