In 2009 the Jamaican runner Usain Bolt became the fastest human being on record. If Bolt’s average speed was 10.4 meters per second, how far could he run in 10 seconds?
In 10 seconds, Usain Bolt could run a distance of:
Distance = Speed x Time
Distance = 10.4 m/s x 10 s
Distance = 104 meters
Therefore, Usain Bolt could run a distance of 104 meters in 10 seconds.