For this case we have the following variables:
x: number of steps
t: total time
We then have the following relationship:
[tex]r=\frac{x}{t}[/tex]
For t = 2.50 we have:
[tex]r=\frac{17000}{2.50}[/tex]
[tex]r = 6800[/tex]
For t = 2.5 we have:
[tex]r=\frac{17000}{2.5}[/tex]
[tex]r = 6800[/tex]
Note: We observe that the result is the same because the zero after the last decimal place is not significant.
Answer:
if the time was given as 2.5 h instead of 2.50 h, the answer is the same:
[tex]r = 6800[/tex]