Question

A starter pistol is fired 150m away from the spectators who hear the gun 0.5s after they see it fired. How fast does sound travel?

Answer 1

$Given:\\s=150m\\t=0.5s\\\\Find:\\v=?\\\\Solution:\\\\v=\frac{s}{t} \\\\v=\frac{150m}{0.5s} =300\frac{m}{s}$