Question

The Quotient 250 divided by 5/8 tells about how far a sloth may move in one hour How far can a sloth go in 90 minutes?

Answer 1

A sloth can move 600 units in 90 minutes.

Explanation:

The problem says that if you divide 250 in
`(5)/(8)` you obtain how far a sloth move in one hour, then:

`250:(5)/(8)=(250.8)/(5)= (2000)/(5)=400`

A sloth moves 400 units in one hour (60 minutes).

We can use a rule of three,

400 units ⇒ 60 minutes

x ⇒ 90 minutes

`x=(90.400)/(60) \\\\x=(36000)/(60)\\\\x=600`

A sloth can move 600 units in 90 minutes.

Answer 2

Given condition is:

A sloth moves in one hour =
`(250)/(5/8)`

`(5)/(8)=0.625`

So, a sloth moves in one hour =
`(250)/(0.625)=400 units`

Hence, in 60 minutes a sloth moves = 400

In 1 minute sloth will move =
`(400)/(60)`

In 90 minutes it will move =
`(400)/(60)*90=600`

The answer is 600 units.