The tortoise and the hare: 3 - Quantitative
A speedy tortoise can run with a speed of 10 cm/s and a hare can run 20 times as fast. If they both start at the same time but the hare stops to rest for 2 minutes. The tortoise wins by a shell (20 cm).
- What is the length (distance) of the race?
- How long does the race take?
- Explain your reasoning.
Joe Redish 8/23/04
Article 680
Last Modified: November 12, 2020
Last Modified: November 12, 2020



