Question

after3/4a minute a sloth has moved just 3/8 of a foot what is the sloths speed in feet per minute?

Answer 1

To solve this question first determine when the sloth had moved.

3/4 of 1 min = 3/4 minutes.

3/8 ft / 3/4 min = ? Ft/min

3/8 / 3/4 = 3/8 • 4/3 =

4/8 = 1/2 feet per minute.

The sloth is travelling at a rate of 1/2 feet per minute.