A Mouse Is Running Away from a Cat at a Speed

question 56

Multiple Choice

A mouse is running away from a cat at a speed of 0.75 m/s. At a distance of 1.25 m from his mouse hole, the mouse accelerates at a constant rate of 0.25 m/s² until he reaches his hole safely. How long did it take the mouse to cover the last 1.25 m?

• A) 1.4 s
• B) 1.7 s
• C) 1.2 s
• D) 10 s

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Accounts Receivable

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Allowance Method

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