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The double number line shows that in 4 seconds, a sea turtle can swim 36 meters. Based on the ratio shown in the double number line, how far can a sea turtle swim in 3 seconds?

User Bjh Hans
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Answer:

27 METER

Explanation:

User Himanshu Aggarwal
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Answer:

27 meters

Explanation:

we know that

In 4 seconds, a sea turtle can swim 36 meters

using proportion

Find out how far can a sea turtle swim in 3 seconds

Let

x ----> the distance in meters


(4)/(36)(sec)/(m)=(3)/(x)(sec)/(m) \\\\x=36(3)/4\\\\x=27\ m

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