Question

a trout was swimming in a river. the trout swam 8,100 centimeters directly upstream at a constant velocity. it swam that distance in 1.8 minutes. what was its velocity?
write your answer as a whole number.
□ centimeters per minute upstream
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall velocity formula

Velocity = distance / time

Step2: Plug in values

Velocity = $\frac{8100}{1.8}$

Step3: Calculate result

$8100 ÷ 1.8 = 4500$

Answer:

4500 centimeters per minute upstream