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Thunder from a bolt of lightning travels 1/10 mile in 1/2 second. At this rate, how many miles can it travel in one second?

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Answer:

1/5 mile

Explanation:

1/10 mile in 1/2 second

This can be written as a ratio:

1/10 mile : 1/2 second

We need the ratio in terms of 1 second, so multiply both numbers in the ratio be 2.

2 × 1/10 mile : 2 × 1/2 second =

= 2/10 mile : 1 second

= 1/5 mile : 1 second

Answer: 1/5 mile

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