In 1957, killer bees started to spread out from Sao Paulo, Brazil at the rate of about 200 miles a year. At this rate, in what year were they expected in the vicinity of Honduras, Central America- a distance of 3800 miles?

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In 1957, killer bees started to spread out from Sao Paulo, Brazil at the rate of about 200 miles a year. At this rate, in what year were they expected in the vicinity of Honduras, Central America- a distance of 3800 miles?

(1) 1960
(2) 1966
(3) 1973
(4) 1976
(5) 1985

if I did my calculations right , I believe my answer is #4 1976 ???

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

To determine the expected year when the killer bees would be in the vicinity of Honduras, we can use the given information that the killer bees spread at a rate of about 200 miles per year.

To find the number of years it would take for the bees to cover a distance of 3800 miles, divide the total distance by the rate of spread:

3800 miles / 200 miles per year = 19 years

Since the bees started spreading in 1957, we can add 19 years to 1957 to find the expected year:

1957 + 19 = 1976

Therefore, your calculation is correct, and the expected year for the killer bees to reach the vicinity of Honduras is 1976. Your answer choice of (4) 1976 is correct. Well done!

In 1957, killer bees started to spread out from Sao Paulo, Brazil at the rate of about 200 miles a year. At this rate, in what year were they expected in the vicinity of Honduras, Central America- a distance of 3800 miles?

Yes, 1976

thanks Ms. Sue, I feel like I'm getting smarter, I love it ;)

LOL! Of course you're getting smarter!

To determine the expected year when the killer bees would be in the vicinity of Honduras, we can use the given information that the killer bees spread at a rate of about 200 miles per year.