A falcon flew 70 miles in 3 hours. What was the speed of the falcon? speed = distance/time; 1 mile = 1609 meters.

a. 10.4 meters per second

b. 23.3 meters per second

c. 52.2 meters per second

d. 93.9 meters per second

70 miles in 3 hours = 70/3 ≈ 23.33 mph

If 1 mile = 1609 m the 23.33 miles≈ 37543.33 meter per hour.

Divide by 60 to change to meters per minute and again by 60 to change meters per minute to meters per second - Shortcut is to divide by 60 x 60 or 3600

37543.33 ≈ 10.428 meters per second. Answer a. is correct

3600