A man riding a scooter travels a distance of 50 metres in 20 seconds. What is the speed of the scooter ?

Options

A. 2.5 m/s
B. 5 m/s
C. 7.5 m/s
D. 10 m/s

Answer

To find the speed of the scooter, we can follow these steps:

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Identify the given values**:
- Distance (D) = 50 meters
- Time (T) = 20 seconds

2. **Recall the formula for speed**:
- Speed (S) is defined as the distance traveled divided by the time taken.
- The formula is:
\[ S = \frac{D}{T} \]

3. **Substitute the given values into the formula**:
- Substitute D = 50 meters and T = 20 seconds into the formula:
\[ S = \frac{50 \text{ meters}}{20 \text{ seconds}} \]

4. **Perform the division**:
- Simplify the fraction:
\[ S = \frac{50}{20} = 2.5 \text{ meters per second} \]

5. **State the final answer**:
- The speed of the scooter is 2.5 meters per second.