Question

A boat travels at a constant speed. after 20 minutes, the boat has traveled 2.5 miles. the boat travels a total of 10 miles to a bridge.

a. how long does it take the boat to reach the bridge? explain how you found it.

Answer 1

Speed=Distance travelled /Time taken=2.5/20=0.125(miles/min)

Time taken=Distance travelled/Speed=10/0.125=80(mins)