Question

A peacock walks 6 feet in 15 seconds how many feet can a peacock walk in 98 seconds?

Answer 1

`Distance = 39.2`

Explanation:

Given

`Distance = 6ft;\\ Time = 15seconds`

Required

Determine the distance covered in 98 seconds

To solve this, the following assumption must be made:

• The peacock walks at a constant speed

So, first we calculate the speed

`Speed = (Distance)/(Time)`

Substitute 6 for Distance and 15 for Time

`Speed = (6)/(15)`

`Speed = 0.40`

Next, is to calculate the required distance

`Speed = (Distance)/(Time)`

In this case:

`Speed = 0.40` because it is constant and

`Time = 98`

The expression becomes:

`0.40 = (Distance)/(98)`

Make Distance the subject:

`Distance = 0.40 * 98`

`Distance = 39.2`

The peacock will walk 39.2 feet in 98 seconds