Question

An angler hooks a trout and reels in his line at 3 in/s. How far has the trout moved if the line is pulled in for 2 minutes?

a) 6 inches
b) 180 inches
c) 360 inches
d) 720 inches

Answer 1

The distance the trout has moved after the line is pulled in for 2 minutes is 360 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem, we can use the formula: distance = rate x time. The angler reels in the fishing line at a rate of 3 inches per second for 2 minutes, which is equivalent to 120 seconds. Therefore, the distance the trout has moved is 3 inches/second x 120 seconds = 360 inches. So, the correct answer is option c) 360 inches.