Asked by jojo

A snail moves 5
feet in 2
minutes.

What is its speed in centimeters per minute? Use 1 foot ≈30
1
2

centimeters
.

A.
76
1
4

B.
152
1
2

C.
2
1
2

D.
3
1
20

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
1 foot ≈ 30 1/2 = 30.5 cm, so 5 ft = 5 × 30.5 = 152.5 cm.
In 2 minutes the snail goes 152.5 cm, so per minute: 152.5 ÷ 2 = 76.25 cm = 76 1/4 cm/min.

Answer: A.