Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-6 Ratios, Rates, and Conversions - Got It? - Page 118: 4

Answer

$$80\frac{2}{3}ft/s$$

Work Step by Step

1. Convert hours to seconds. $$\frac{55miles}{1 hour}\times\frac{1 hour}{3600 seconds}=\frac{55 miles}{3600 seconds}$$ 2. Convert miles to feet. $$\frac{55 miles}{3600 seconds}\times\frac{5280 feet}{1 mile}=\frac{290400 feet}{3600 seconds}$$ 3. Simplify. $$80\frac{2}{3}ft/s$$
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