In a volcano, erupting lava flows continuously through a tube system about 13 kilometers to the sea. Assume a lava flow speed of 0.5 kilometer per hour and calculate how long it takes to reach the sea.

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Answer:

26 hours

Explanation:

speed = distance/time

s = d/t

st = d

t = d/s

t = (13 km)/(0.5 km/h)

t = 26 h

Answer: 26 hours

Fladdimir answered Mar 6, 2021

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