What is the boat's speed in feet per minute if it takes 130 seconds to cover a 180-foot course?

To determine the boat's speed in feet per minute, we first need to find out how many feet the boat travels in one minute based on the given time and distance.

The boat travels a distance of 180 feet in 130 seconds. To convert this time into minutes, we divide 130 seconds by 60 seconds per minute, which equals approximately 2.167 minutes.

Next, we calculate the speed in feet per minute by dividing the total distance traveled (180 feet) by the time taken in minutes (approximately 2.167 minutes):

Speed (feet per minute) = Distance (feet) ÷ Time (minutes) = 180 feet ÷ 2.167 minutes ≈ 82.9 feet per minute.

Thus, the correct speed of the boat is approximately 82.9 feet per minute, making this the right choice among the options provided.