To determine the rate of change in the plane's altitude, we divide the change in altitude (4000 feet) by the time it took for the adjustment to be made (3.5 minutes):
Rate of change = Change in altitude / Time
Rate of change = 4000 feet / 3.5 minutes
Calculating this quotient gives: 1142.86 feet/minute.
Rounded to the nearest hundredth, the rate of change in the plane's altitude is approximately 1142.86 feet/minute.
A pilot is flying an airplane. Due to strong winds the pilot decides to fly 4000 feet lower to avoid excessive turbulence. It takes the pilot 3.5 minutes to make this adjustment. Interpret the quotient describe the rate of change in the plane's altitude. Give your answer to the nearest hundredth, and remember the plane is descending.
The quotient that represents the rate of change in the plane altitude is what feet/minute.
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