Question

A rabbit and a turtle were to start a race at the same place. the rabbit was feeling very confident and slept for 8 hours before starting. the turtle ran at a pace of 1 mile per hour, and the rabbit ran at 5 miles per hour. the race was a distance of 10 miles. who won the race?

Answer 1

Explanation:

D=RT

10=1T

T=10 HOURS FOR THE TURTLE.

10=5(T-8)

10=5T-40

5T=10+40

5T=50

T=50/5

T=10 HOURS FOR THE RABBIT.

LOOKS LIKE A TIE .