Question

It's a dark and stormy night. You are lying in bed and a bright flash of lightning lights up your room. You count

from the moment you see the lightning and reach 3 seconds when you hear the thunder. How far away is the
lightning bolt if it takes 5 seconds for sound to travel 1 mile?
O 3 miles
O 15 miles
O 5 miles
O.6 miles

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer: 0.6

Any other answer would be too far away

If it takes 5 seconds to travel and you hear it in 3, then 3/5 equals 0.6

Answer 2

0.6 miles

Explanation:

5 sec is to 1 mile as 3 sec is to x miles

5/1 = 3/x

5x = 3

x = 3/5 = 0.6

Answer: 0.6 miles