Emma is doing a science project. She is measuring the time it takes a snail to move 5 kilometres. It takes the snail one hour to move 1 20 of a kilometre. If the snail moves at the same pace, how long will it take the snail to move 5 kilometres?

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Mugsy

13 June, 07:57

Emma is doing a science project. She is measuring the time it takes a snail to move 5 kilometres. It takes the snail one hour to move 1 20 of a kilometre. If the snail moves at the same pace, how long will it take the snail to move 5 kilometres?

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Aniya Marshall · Answer 1

41.67hrs

Step-by-step explanation:

if the snail moves 0.12km in 1hr

the snail will move 5km in Xhrs

0.12 * X = 5 * 1

0.12X = 5

X = 5/0.12 = 41.67hrs

Brian Frost · Answer 2

41.76 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

I feel bad so i did the math. Good Luck! hope you get it right!