A worm moves forward 3/8 inch every 5 minutes for 1 hour 25 minutes. How far does the worm move in this time? Explain

DrTech asked Apr 18, 2022

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Answer:

6 3/8 inches

Explanation:

let 'x' = distance in 1 hr, 25 minutes (which is 85 minutes)

(3/8 ÷ 5) = x ÷ 85

cross-multiply:

5x = 255/8

40x = 255

x = 6 3/8

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