The maximum walking speed S, in feet per second, of an animal can be modeled by the equation S=[gL, where g=32ft/sec and L is the length, in feet, of the animals leg. To the nearest hundredth, how many times greater is the maximum walking speed of a giraffe with a leg length of 6 feet than a hippopotamus with a leg length of 3 feet? (a. 0.71 times) b 4.06 times)c.1.41 times)d.2.00 times.
a. 4.06times
b. 2.00times
c. 1.41times
d. 0.71times
Answer:
b. 2.00times