Question

In a recent snail race,the winning snail traveled 5.85 cm 3/4 of a minute. How fast was the snail traveling in centimeters per second?

Answer 1

Answer: The snail is travelling at 0.13 cm/sec fast .

Explanation:

Since we know that

Distance traveled by the winning snail = 5.85 cm

Time taken by the winning snail in a recent snail race is given by

`(3)/(4)\ of\ a\ minute\\\\=(3)/(4)* 60\\\\=3* 15\\\\=45\ seconds`

Rate at which the snail was travelling in centimeters per second is given by

`(5.85)/(45)=0.13\ cm/sec`

Hence, the snail is travelling at 0.13 cm/sec fast .