Question

A glacier moves about 12 inches every 36 hours. About how far does the glacier move in 1 week?

Answer 1

movement= (12in*1wk*7 days/wk*24hrs/day)/36hrs

Answer 2

Can you explain how you work the problem?

I know its a proportion but I don't get it?

Answer 3

12/36 = x/168

Cross multiply and solve for x.