Question

Convert each rate using analysis. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.45 mi/h = ___ ft/s

Answer 1

first convert miles to feet by multiplying by 5280

now divide the result by the number of seconds in an hour

Answer 2

1mile=1760 yards
1 yard=3feet
1 hour=60minute=60*60=3600 seconds
\[ 1mile per hour =\frac{ 1*1760*3 }{ 1*3600 } feet / \sec\]