Question

A bottle-nosed dolphin can travel about 2 miles in 5 minutes. At this rate, how long does it take the dolphin to travel 8 miles?

Answer 1

20 minutes............................................................

Answer 2

Answer: 20 minutes

Explanation:

Hi, to answer this question, first, we have to calculate the speed rate of the dolphin.

Speed = distance /time

Replacing with the values given:

2 miles / 5 minutes = 0.4 miles per minute

Next, to find the time that takes the dolphin to travel 8 miles.

Time = distance /speed

x = 8 miles / 0.4 miles per minute

x = 20 minutes

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