Question

If it takes 10 seconds to hear thunder when lightning is 4 miles away, determine how far away the lightning is when it takes 6 seconds to hear the thunder. miles

Answer 1

2.4 miles.

Explanation:

10sec = 4 miles.......what abt.....

6 sec = ??

cross multiply:

6sec × 4miles ÷ 10 sec= 2.4miles