The fastest lion ever recorded ran approximately 402 meters in 18 seconds. Which expression shows how to correctly determine the speed in meters per second?

402 meters ÷ 18 seconds
18 seconds ÷ 402 meters
402 seconds ÷ 18 meters
18 meters ÷ 402 seconds

The correct expression to determine the speed in meters per second is 402 meters ÷ 18 seconds.