The Scenario The Tortoise and the Hare finally have their

Last updated: 8/11/2022

The Scenario The Tortoise and the Hare finally have their long awaited rematch. The Tortoise gets a 1,000 foot lead and runs 9 inches per second. The Hare begins at the starting line and runs at a rate of 6 feet per second. There is also a rat in this race. The Rat starts 1,200 feet ahead of the Hare and runs back Cowards the starting line at a rate of 2 feet per second. The finish line is 1,320 feet way. *Note: it may be helpful to graph this scenario as well. If you scan and upload your graph, you could earn extra credit. Question 3 When will the Tortoise and Rat pass each other and how far will they be from the starting line? Explain your thought process. Time: Distance from start: seconds feet