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Determining Speed and Velocity

A garden caterpillar moves across a leaf, cutting a swath as it eats. After 15 minutes, it has eaten a line that is 5 cm long.
What is the average speed as it moves across the leaf eating?
Two digits after the decimal.
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cm/min

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t = 15min

d = 5cm

s= ?

s = d/t

s = 5cm/15min

s=0.33cm/min

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