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Kennygee
Jul 12, 2009, 08:07 AM
It takes one minute for an elevator to climb 20 floors. Each floor is 3 meters high. What is the average speed of the lift in meters per second?
Unknown008
Jul 12, 2009, 08:31 AM
Average\, Speed = \frac{Total\, Distance}{Total\, Time}

Find the total distance and the total time is given. You can find the average speed.