93. When speed walking, Jason takes 12 steps every 8 seconds. At that rate, how many steps will he take in 1,1/3 minutes?
Answer: C
Jason will take 120 steps in 1,1/3 minutes.
To determine the total number of steps Jason will take in 1,1/3 minutes, we first convert the time into seconds. Since 1,1/3 minutes is equivalent to 80 seconds, we can then calculate his steps based on his rate of 12 steps every 8 seconds.
A) 100
Choosing 100 steps is incorrect. If Jason takes 12 steps every 8 seconds, in 80 seconds he would take significantly more than 100 steps, as calculated below.
B) 116
116 steps is also incorrect. This number does not align with the calculations based on Jason's walking rate. At his pace, he would take more steps than this in the given time frame.
C) 120
120 steps is correct. To find the total steps, we calculate the number of 8-second intervals in 80 seconds, which is 10 intervals. Since Jason takes 12 steps in each interval, he will take 12 steps × 10 intervals = 120 steps in 80 seconds.
D) 124
124 steps is not accurate. This option exceeds the calculated total based on Jason's consistent walking rate and the time available, making it an incorrect choice.
Conclusion
The correct answer is 120 steps, as confirmed by the calculations based on Jason's rate of speed walking. All other options do not accurately reflect the total number of steps he would take in the specified time, showing a clear understanding of the rate and duration involved.