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.