Question

The speed, s, of an ant (in centimeters per second) is related to the temperature, t (in degrees Celsius), by the formula

S = 0.167 -0.67

If an ant is moving at 4 centimeters per second, what is the temperature? Round your answer to the nearest degree.

a. 400

b. 2700

C. 28°C

d. 24°C

Answer 1

It is C.

Explanation:

Just took the test.

Answer 2

C. 28°C

Explanation:

We have the following relations between S and T

`S = 0.167t -0.67`

We are given S so we need to solve for t

`S+0.67 = 0.167t`

`t= (S+0.67 )/(0.167)`

For S= 4 cm/s

`t= (4+0.67 )/(0.167)=27.96`

The answer is 28 °C