Question

A snail moves at a speed of 2.394 inches per minute. If the snail keeps moving like this how much will it travel in 7.489 minutes

Answer 1

1. write function

2.394 in. / 1 minute × #of minutes = #of ft traveled
2.394 × x = y

2. insert value for x

2.394 × 7.489 = y
2.394 × 7.489 = 17.296