Question

Convert to find the equivalent rate.

60 feet / minute = _ inches / second

Answer 1

To convert from feet per minute to inches per second, you can use the following conversion factors:

1 foot = 12 inches
1 minute = 60 seconds

Here's the conversion step-by-step:

1. **Convert feet to inches:**
\[
60 \text{ feet} \times 12 \text{ inches/foot} = 720 \text{ inches}
\]

2. **Convert minutes to seconds:**
Since there are 60 seconds in a minute, the speed in inches per second is:
\[
720 \text{ inches} / 60 \text{ seconds} = 12 \text{ inches/second}
\]

Thus, the equivalent rate is:
\[
60 \text{ feet per minute} = 12 \text{ inches per second}
\]