Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisMediumConverting a speed to metres per minute
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question
A cyclist rides at an average speed of 24 kilometres per hour. What is this speed in metres per minute?
Answer: 400
24 km/h = 24,000 m/h, and 24,000 ÷ 60 = 400 m per minute.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 40
- 40 misplaces a decimal in 24,000 ÷ 60.
- If you answered 1440
- 1,440 multiplies by 60 instead of dividing.
- If you answered 0.4
- 0.4 forgets to convert kilometres to metres.
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