Question an-obj
An object travels at a constant speed of centimeters per second. At this speed, what is the time, in seconds, that it would take for the object to travel centimeters?
An object travels at a constant speed of 12 centimeters per second. At this speed, what
Medium-difficulty · SAT Math · Ratios, Rates, and Proportional Relationships — Word problems with proportional reasoning. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.
Answer explanation
Choice A is correct. If the object travels centimeters at a speed of centimeters per second, the time of travel can be determined by dividing the total distance by the speed. This results in , which is seconds.
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
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