Question

On average, Tony the turtle completes a 15-foot course in 1 minute, and Antonio the turtle completes an 18-foot course in 1 minute. If Tony and Antonio both start at the same time and travel in the same direction, how far apart will the turtles be after 5 minutes?(1 point)

75 feet

15 feet

90 feet

165 feet

Answer 1

15 feet.

Explanation:

Tony's speed = 15 ft/min.

Antonio's = 18 feet /min.

So in 5 minutes Tony travels 5*15 = 75 feet and Antonio travels 5*18 = 90 feet.

So the answer is 90-75 = 15 feet.