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It took a snail 5 seconds to travel 10 inches. How fast was the snail moving?

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Answer:

The snale went 0.5 inches per second

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for speed is: S = d/t

The sail too 5 Seconds to travel 10 inches** this is were you have all your information needed

Now solve

S= 5/10

all you have to do is simplify

D= 1/2

and convert into demile

0.5

now make a statement

The snail went 0.5 inches per second

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