To determine the speed of the sloth from the graph you described, we need to identify the distance traveled in a certain amount of time.
The graph you mentioned has the following characteristics:
- The x-axis represents time in minutes, ranging from 0 to 4.
- The y-axis represents distance in feet, ranging from 0 to 9.
- The line starts at the origin (0,0) and reaches a height of 1.5 feet at 1.5 minutes.
To find the speed of the sloth, we can use the formula:
\[ \text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} \]
From your description:
- Distance traveled = 1.5 feet
- Time taken = 1.5 minutes
Now, substituting these values into the formula:
\[ \text{Speed} = \frac{1.5 \text{ feet}}{1.5 \text{ minutes}} = 1 \text{ foot per minute} \]
Thus, the sloth travels at a speed of 1 foot per minute.