Question

A man walk 1/10 meters per second how long will it take him to walk in 5 minutes.

Answer 1

1 sec=1/10 m

5 min=300 sec

thus, 1/10 *300

=30 m

He will walk 30m in 5 min

Answer 2

Answer: 30 meters

Explanation:

Use conversions:

`(1)/(10)\cdot (meters)/(second)* (60\ seconds)/(1\ minute)* 5\ minutes\\\\\\\text{Cross out seconds and minutes, then simplify:}\\\\(1\ meter * 60* 5)/(10)\\\\\\=(300\ meters)/(10)\\\\\\=\boxed{30\ meters}`