Question

the double number line shows that in 4 seconds, a sea turtle can swim 36 meters.

time
(seconds)

distance
(meters)

based on the ratio shown in the double number line, how far can a sea turtle swim in 3 seconds?

□ meters

Explanation:

Step1: Find speed per second

$\text{Speed} = \frac{36}{4} = 9$ meters/second

Step2: Calculate distance in 3 seconds

$\text{Distance} = 9 \times 3 = 27$ meters

Answer:

27 meters