Problema Solution

If a tortoise travels 10.5 inches in 3 seconds. How many inches does a tortoise travel in 1 second.

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let


x = the distance in inches the tortoise travels


we have the following ratio


10.5 : 3 = x : 1


by solving we find


x = 3.5 inches


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in 1 second the tortoise will travel 3.5 inches.