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An ant can travel at a constant speed of 980 inches every 5 minutes. What is the ant’s speed, in feet per hour?

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The ant's speed is 980 feet per hour

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Answer:

The ant's speed is 980 feet per hour

Explanation:

980 inches per 5 minutes = 11760 inches per 60 minutes

(5 minutes go into 60 minutes 12 times, so you multiply 980 times 12)

11760 inches = 980

(12 inches = 1 foot so you divide 11760 into 12)

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