Question

Miguel reads about a sea turtle and a manatee. The sea turtle is

3 feet long. The manatee is 4 times as long as the sea turtle.

How long is the manatee?

Answer 1

• 12 feet

Explanation:

We know that:

• Sea turtle = 3 feet
• Manatee = 4(Sea turtle)

Work:

• Manatee = 4(Sea turtle)
• => 4(3) feet
• => 12 feet

Hence, the manatee is about 12 feet long.