Question

A swimmer can swim at a rate of 8 meters per second. How far can he swim in 1.5 minutes?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is 720 meters.

Explanation:

There is 90 seconds in 1.5 minutes, so if the swimmer can swim 8 meters per second you have to multiply 8 meters by the 90 seconds. 8 x 90 = 720, so the swimmer can swim 720 meters in 1.5 minutes.

Answer 2

It has to be 12. I mulitplied 8 x 1.5