Question

the average sneeze can travel 3/100 miles in 3 seconds. At this rate how far can it travel in 1 minute (3 seconds equals 1/20 minute)

Answer 1

It can travel 0.6 miles in 1 minute.

Explanation:

This question can be solved using a rule of three.

The sneeze travels 3/100 miles = 0.03 miles in 3 seconds. How far can it travel in 1 minute = 60 seconds?

So

0.03 miles - 3 seconds

x miles - 60 seconds

Applying cross multiplication

3x = 60*0.03

3x = 1.8

x = 1.8/3

x = 0.6

It can travel 0.6 miles in 1 minute.