To find the rate of change in the plane's altitude, 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.
Rate of change = Change in altitude / Time taken
Rate of change = 4000 feet / 3.5 minutes = 1142.86 feet/minute
Therefore, the rate of change in the plane's altitude is approximately 1142.86 feet/minute when descending.
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.
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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.
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