Question

Two snakes race. The speed of the first is 24 1/2 inches per

minute and the speed of the other is 26 inches per minute. How
far apart will they be in 3 minutes? 10 minutes?

Answer 1

The distance between snakes increases by 26-24.5 = 1.5 inches per minute.

After 3 minutes, distance between snakes = (3 minutes) * (1.5 inches)/minute = 4.5 inches

After 10 minutes, distance between snakes = (10 minutes) * (1.5 inches)/minute = 15 inches