Question

An alligator runs 39 feet in 3 seconds. How far can it run in 5 seconds?

Answer 1

65 meters

Explanation:

`39 = 3 \\ x = 5 \\ 39 * 5 =x * 3 \\ 195 = 3x \\ (195)/(3) = (3x)/(3) \\ x = 65`

therefore the alligator can run 65 meters in 5 seconds