Question 6
Thunder from a bolt of lightning travels  1/10
  mile in  1/2
  second. At this rate, how many miles can it travel in one second?

 

__ mile in one second

To solve this, we need to determine how far thunder can travel in one second if it travels \(\frac{1}{10}\) of a mile in \(\frac{1}{2}\) second.

We can set this up as a proportion:

\[
\frac{1}{10} \text{ miles} \quad \text{in} \quad \frac{1}{2} \text{ seconds} \quad = \quad x \text{ miles} \quad \text{in} \quad 1 \text{ second}
\]

Now, multiply both sides by 2 to find the distance thunder travels in one second:

\[
x = 2 \times \frac{1}{10} = \frac{2}{10} = 0.2 \text{ miles}
\]

So, thunder can travel **0.2 miles** in one second.

Do you need more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:
1. How far will the thunder travel in 3 seconds at the same rate?
2. If the thunder travels 0.6 miles, how many seconds did it take?
3. What is the speed of the thunder in miles per hour?
4. If a thunderclap takes 5 seconds to reach you, how far away was the lightning strike?
5. How long will it take the thunder to travel 1 mile?

**Tip:** When working with proportions, try to maintain consistent units for easier calculations.

Thunder from a bolt of lightning travels 1/10 mile in 1/2 second. At this rate, how many miles can it travel in one second?

Solve a real-world proportion problem where thunder travels 1/10 of a mile in 1/2 second. Find out how many miles it travels in one second using simple proportions. This problem helps students in Grades 5-7 understand rates and proportional relationships.

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