Speed Word Problems Use the formula for speed (s = d/t) to help you answer these problems. Refer to the speed triangle for help with modifications of the speed formula (d = 9't and t = d/s).
1. How long does it take a bird to fly 300km if it travels at a speed of 50 km/hr?
2. Alex rode his bicycle 60 kilometers in 4 hours. How fast was he going?
3. Matt says he is faster than Alex. He rode 90 meters in 6 minutes. What is Matt's speed, and is he faster than Alex?
4. Joe can pitch a baseball a distance of 48 meters in 1.5 seconds. How fast is his pitch?