Question

A pilot is flying an airplane. Due to strong winds, the pilot decides to fly 4,000 feet lower to avoid excessive turbulence. It takes the pilot 3.5 minutes to make this adjustment. Interpret the quotient to describe the rate of change in the plane’s altitude. Give your answer to the nearest hundredth, and remember the plane is descending.(1 point)
The quotient that best represents the rate of change in the plane’s altitude is   feet/minute.

Answer 1

The quotient that best represents the rate of change in the plane's altitude is 1142.86 feet/minute.