A hot air balloon went from an elevation of 5,659 feet to an elevation of 3,223 feet in 56 minutes. What was its rate of descent?
The rate of the descent was feet per minute.
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The descent is the distance the balloon goes down. 5151-3317 = 1834 feet The rate of descent will be measured in feet per minute or feet/minute. (1834 feet)/(28 minutes) = (1834/28) feet/minute
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Answer:
43.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Lets first find the distance in descending.
5659 - 3223 = 2436 feet
Now to find the rate of descent
RD = Distance/Time
=> 2436/56 = 43.5
Answer => 43.5
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