A runner ran the marathon (approximately 42.0 km)in 2 hours and 57 min.What was the average speed of the runner in m/s?
A)14,200 m/s
B)124 m/s
C)3.95 m/s
D)14.2 m/s

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To find the average speed in m/s, first convert the total time to seconds: 2 hours and 57 minutes = 2 * 3600 + 57 * 60 = 7200 + 3420 = 10620 seconds. Then, divide the total distance by the total time: 42,000 meters / 10620 seconds = 3.95 m/s.

A Runner Ran the Marathon (Approximately 42