To find the rate of change in the plane's altitude, we divide the change in altitude by the time it takes to make that change.
The change in altitude is 4,000 feet (since the pilot is flying 4,000 feet lower) and the time it takes to make that change is 3.5 minutes.
So the rate of change in the plane's altitude is 4,000 feet / 3.5 minutes.
When we divide 4,000 by 3.5, we get approximately 1142.86.
Therefore, the rate of change in the plane's altitude is approximately 1142.86 feet per minute.
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.
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I apologize for the confusion. Let's reconsider the problem.
The change in altitude is 4,000 feet (since the pilot is flying 4,000 feet lower) and the time it takes to make that change is 3.5 minutes.
To find the rate of change in the plane's altitude, we divide the change in altitude by the time it takes to make that change.
So the rate of change in the plane's altitude is 4,000 feet / 3.5 minutes.
When we divide 4,000 by 3.5, we get approximately 1142.86.
But since the plane is descending, the rate of change should be negative. Therefore, the correct answer is approximately -1142.86 feet per minute.
So the rate of change in the plane's altitude is approximately -1142.86 feet per minute.
The change in altitude is 4,000 feet (since the pilot is flying 4,000 feet lower) and the time it takes to make that change is 3.5 minutes.
To find the rate of change in the plane's altitude, we divide the change in altitude by the time it takes to make that change.
So the rate of change in the plane's altitude is 4,000 feet / 3.5 minutes.
When we divide 4,000 by 3.5, we get approximately 1142.86.
But since the plane is descending, the rate of change should be negative. Therefore, the correct answer is approximately -1142.86 feet per minute.
So the rate of change in the plane's altitude is approximately -1142.86 feet per minute.
Is it right?
I apologize for the error in my previous response.
If the pilot is flying 4,000 feet lower in 3.5 minutes, then the rate of change in the plane's altitude would be calculated as:
Rate of change = Change in altitude / Time taken
Rate of change = -4,000 feet / 3.5 minutes
Rate of change = -1142.86 feet/minute (rounded to the nearest hundredth)
Therefore, the correct rate of change in the plane's altitude is approximately -1142.86 feet/minute.
If the pilot is flying 4,000 feet lower in 3.5 minutes, then the rate of change in the plane's altitude would be calculated as:
Rate of change = Change in altitude / Time taken
Rate of change = -4,000 feet / 3.5 minutes
Rate of change = -1142.86 feet/minute (rounded to the nearest hundredth)
Therefore, the correct rate of change in the plane's altitude is approximately -1142.86 feet/minute.