203k views
0 votes
1 Keith uses a can opener. Every time he twists the knob on the opener, the opener moves 36° around the can's lid. Which best describes how open the can is after 5 twists?

User Mohsen
by
4.8k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Let's draw a picture of our problem:

Then, after 5 twists, the opener has been moved


5*36=180\text{ degre}es

Which best describes how open the can is after 5 twists? Answer:​ The can is half open already.

1 Keith uses a can opener. Every time he twists the knob on the opener, the opener-example-1
User Jfox
by
5.3k points