Hyperloop, a new mode of travel, aims to reach a speed of 170 m/s . This is 50% less than the speed of sound.
What is the speed of sound?
Please help

Respuesta :

Answer:

The speed of sound is [tex]340\ m/s[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x-----> the speed of sound

we know that

[tex]50\%=50/100=0.50[/tex]

so

[tex]0.50x=170[/tex]

solve for x

[tex]x=170/0.50=340\ m/s[/tex]