During the first 175 minutes of flight, a jet plane climbs from ground level to an altitude of about 54,000 feet. What is the jet planes rate of change in altitude during this time? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

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anonymous · Answer

175x60=10500
54000/10500ft/s
5.1428ft a second.    right?

anonymous · Answer

rate of change of altitude = change in altitude / change in time
change in altitude = 54000 because he started at ground level
change in time = 175 minutes = 10500 seconds
54000 / 10500 = 5.14 ft./s