Question

The quotient 250/ 5/8 tells about how far a sloth may move in one hour. How far can a sloth go in 90 minutes?

Answer 1

250/5/8 = 250 × (8/5)

             = 400

So, a sloth may move 400 units per hour.

In other words, a sloth may move in 400 units per 60 minutes.

So, it will move $\frac{400}{2}$ = 200 units per 30 minutes.

Therefore, it will move (400 + 200) units per (60 + 30) minutes.

Hence, in 90 minutes, the sloth may move 600 units.