The distance an object travels is determined by how fast it goes and for how long it moves. If an object’s speed remains constant, the formula is 4072-01-01-03-00_files/i0240000.jpg, where d is the distance, r is the speed, and t is the time.

A satellite is orbiting the Earth at the rate of 25 kilometers per minute. How far will it travel in two hours?
a.
3000 kilometers
b.
50 kilometers
c.
1400 kilometers
d.
1000 kilometers

Question

The distance an object travels is determined by how fast it goes and for how long it moves. If an object’s speed remains constant, the formula is 4072-01-01-03-00_files/i0240000.jpg, where d is the distance, r is the speed, and t is the time. 

A satellite is orbiting the Earth at the rate of 25 kilometers per minute. How far will it travel in two hours?
a.
3000 kilometers
b.
50 kilometers
c.
1400 kilometers
d.
1000 kilometers

agent0smith · Answer

d = rt

You know the rate, and you know the time., Multiply them.

agent0smith · Answer

Convert 2 hours into minutes first.

anonymous · Answer

hey how do i convert it to hours

agent0smith · Answer

How many minutes are there in an hour?

What about in 2 hours?

anonymous · Answer

120minutes

agent0smith · Answer

Now see my first reply.

anonymous · Answer

d=(120)(25)
d=3000

anonymous · Answer

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