Question

The distance traveled (in meters) by an insect is modeled by the equation d = 0.5t where d is the distance

traveled in meters and t is the time in minutes. Find the distance traveled in 27.9 minutes.

A. 55.8 meters
B. none of these
C. 1.395 meters
D. 13.95 meters

Answer 1

14 meters

Explanation:

distance = rate times time.

In this case, distance = (0.5 meters/minute)(27.9 minutes) = 13.95 meters, or approx. 14 meters.

Answer 2

13.95 choice D

Explanation:

This is the answer because if we substitute t with 27.9, you would get 27.9 times 0.5, you would get 13.95.