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The winning snail moves 1/2 inch per second. How far will the snail travel in 5 seconds, 30 seconds,1 minute, 1 hour.

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1/2 inch= 0.5 inches

If it moves 0.5 inches per second, then:

0.5*5=2.5 inches ---> It will move 2.5 inches in 5 seconds

0.5*30=15 inches ---> It will move 15 inches in 30 seconds

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