To interpret the quotient, we need to divide the change in altitude by the time it took to make the adjustment.
The change in altitude is 4,000 feet, and the time taken is 3.5 minutes.
Therefore, the rate of change in the helicopter's altitude is 4,000 feet / 3.5 minutes.
Dividing 4,000 by 3.5 gives us approximately 1,142.86 feet per minute.
Rounded to the nearest hundredth, the rate of change in the helicopter's altitude is approximately 1,142.86 feet per minute. Since the helicopter is descending, we can express it as -1,142.86 feet per minute.
A guy is flying a helicopter. Due to turbulence, the guy decides to fly 4,000 feet LOWER. It takes him 3.5 minutes to make this adjustment. Interpret the quotient to describe the rate of change in the helicopter's altitude. Give your answer to the nearest hundredth and remember the helicopter is DESCENDING!
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