Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) Subject Area Practice Test

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If an athlete swam 100 yards in 52 seconds, what was their average speed in feet per second, rounded to the nearest tenth?

5.0 feet per second
5.8 feet per second
6.0 feet per second
6.5 feet per second

The correct answer is: 5.8 feet per second

To determine the average speed in feet per second, it's essential to first convert the distance from yards to feet and then divide by the time in seconds. Knowing that there are 3 feet in a yard, the conversion can be performed as follows: 1. Convert 100 yards to feet: 100 yards × 3 feet/yard = 300 feet. 2. Calculate average speed: Average speed = distance / time Average speed = 300 feet / 52 seconds ≈ 5.769 feet per second. When rounding to the nearest tenth, this value approximates to 5.8 feet per second, which corresponds to the correct choice. This method of conversion and calculation clarifies the appropriate use of units and the significance of rounding in determining average speed, leading to the appropriate answer.