An ant walks an average of 500 meters in 12 minutes. A beetle walks 15% 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 options.
A) 2.215  B) 2.5.  C) 2.775  D) 3.2  E) 3.5
the ant walks an average of 500 meters in 12 minutes   or,   500 meters in 1/5 hours   the beetle walks 15% less distance = 500-75= 
<gadget id="calculator">500-75</gadget>
<output>425</output>
425 meters in 12 minutes   or,   0.425 km in 12/60= 1/5 hours   speed = 0.425*5= 
<gadget id="calculator">0.425*5</gadget>
<output>2.125</output>
2.125 km/h   2.215ns should be 2.125   2.215NSWER:2.215
<result>A</result>
An ant walks an average of 500 meters in 12 minutes. A beetle walks 15% less distance at the same time on the average. Assuming the beetle walks at her regular rate, what is its speed in km/h?