A pickleball moves at a speed of 100 miles per hour. What is the speed in feet per minute?

5,280 feet = 1 mile

60 minutes = 1 hour

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To find the speed in feet per minute, we need to convert both miles and hours to feet and minutes respectively.

1 mile = 5,280 feet
1 hour = 60 minutes

Therefore, the speed in feet per minute can be calculated as:

(100 miles/hour) x (5,280 feet/mile) ÷ (60 minutes/hour)

Simplifying:

(100 x 5,280) ÷ 60

528,000 ÷ 60

The speed in feet per minute is 8,800 feet per minute.