Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
First we need to find their rate of speed.
r = d / t
For ant,
Convert millimeters to inches.
1 inch = 25.4 mm
18 mm = 0.7 inch
r = 0.7 / 5
r = 0.14 inches per second
For beetle,
r = 8 / 3
r = 2.7 inches per second
From the rates, you can tell that the beetle crosses the Garden first.
To know how long it takes for the ant to cross is by dividing the length by the rate.
1 yard = 36 inches
13 yards = 468 inches
468 ÷ 0.14 = 668.5 ≈ 669 seconds
In terms of minutes:
11 minutes and 15 seconds
The ant would cross the garden in 11 minutes and 15 seconds (or 669 seconds <em>up to you</em>).
