Story: The Escalator Ratio Task: Ty took the escalator to the second floor. The escalator is 12 meters long, and he rode the escalator for 30 seconds. (Things to consider: 60 seconds = 1 minute; 60 minutes = 1 hour; 24 hours = 1 day). Question: True or False? He traveled 2 meters ever 5 seconds. Answer T or F and tell (or show) how you know you are correct.

True

Step-by-step explanation:

YES, HE TRAVELLED 2 METRES EVERY 5 SECONDS

PROOF:

TOTAL RIDE TIME = 30 SECONDS

Length of elevator = 12 METRES

Distance moved per second can be calculated by = (length of elevator / total ride time)

( 12 METRES / 30 seconds) = 0.4 metres per second

Therefore, distance covered in 5 seconds :

0.4 × 5 = 2 metres.

Hence, the proof

He traveled 2 meters ever 5 seconds