An airplane 27000 feet above the ground is descending at a rate of 1501.5 feet per minute. Assuming the plane continues at the same rate of descent, how long will it be before it is on the ground ?

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anonymous · Answer

(x feet) / (y feet / min) gives answer in minutes, which is what you want.

anonymous · Answer

So I dunno how to put that into an equation....

anonymous · Answer

Try.

anonymous · Answer

95% of the work is done for you.  Just substitute.

anonymous · Answer

where do i put everything? That's confusing cuz I don't have the time yet so I can't divide the y by the time....

anonymous · Answer

time is in the rate.