Question

An alligator runs 39 feet in 3 seconds. How far can it run in 5 seconds?

Answer 1

Answer:

65 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

$39 = 3 \\ x = 5 \\ 39 \times 5 =x \times 3 \\ 195 = 3x \\ \frac{195}{3} = \frac{3x}{3} \\ x = 65$

therefore the alligator can run 65 meters in 5 seconds