An ant walks an average of 600 meters in 10 minutes. A beetle walks 25% less distance at the same time on the average. Assuming the beetle walks at her regular rate, what is its speed in km/h?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 2.215.  B) 2.5.  C) 2.6  D) 2.7  E) 3.5.
the ant walks an average of 600 meters in 10 minutes   600 meters in 5/30 hours   the beetle walks 25% less distance = 600-150= 
<gadget id="calculator">600-150</gadget>
<output>450</output>
450 meters in 10 minutes   0.450 km in 5/30= 5/30 hours   speed = 0.450*30/5= 
<gadget id="calculator">0.450*30/5</gadget>
<output>2.7</output>
2.7 km/h   I guess option 2.7 should be 2.7
<result>D</result>
An ant walks an average of 600 meters in 10 minutes. A beetle walks 25% less distance at the same time on the average. Assuming the beetle walks at her regular rate, what is its speed in km/h?