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Puzzle: Qualifying for the Snail Olympics

Puzzle: Qualifying for the Snail Olympics

Puzzle: Qualifying for the Snail Olympics

Gertie the snail is at the trials for the Snail Olympics. The qualifying speed for the olympics is \(24 \text{ cm/h}\), and she has completed one lap of the course at a speed of \(12 \text{ cm/h}\). How fast does she need to go on the second lap to make her average speed for the two lap trial equal the qualifying speed?

Description

This series of puzzles are for Year 10 or higher students, these puzzles tests your skills and also train you with problem solving and thinking out of the box



Audience

Year 10 students or higher

Learning Objectives

Solving puzzles

Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 28th Sep 2018

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