Question

it takes a snail 10 seconds to move 1 centimeter. how far can the snail move in 2 seconds? centimeters how long will it take the snail to move 2.5 centimeters? 25 seconds

Explanation:

Step1: Find snail's speed

Speed = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{1\ \text{cm}}{10\ \text{s}} = 0.1\ \text{cm/s}$

Step2: Calculate distance in 2s

Distance = Speed $\times$ Time = $0.1\ \text{cm/s} \times 2\ \text{s}$

Step3: Calculate time for 2.5cm

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{2.5\ \text{cm}}{0.1\ \text{cm/s}}$

Answer:

1. Distance in 2 seconds: $0.2$ centimeters
2. Time to move 2.5 centimeters: $25$ seconds