SOLUTION: Sliding at 18 cm/min instead of 16 cm/min, a slug saves 25 seconds crossing a cabbage leaf. How long is the leaf, in cm? CC12#5

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Question 1209440: Sliding at 18 cm/min instead of 16 cm/min, a slug saves 25 seconds crossing a cabbage leaf. How long is the leaf, in cm?
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Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39627)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(cm/min)      (min)         (cm)
SPEED         TIME         DISTANCE
 18            d/18            d
 16            d/16            d
               25/60




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Answer by ikleyn(52864)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It was solved at this forum many years ago.

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