Question

Jackrabbits are capable of reaching speeds up to 40 miles per hour. How fast is this in feet per second? (Round to the nearest whole number.)

5,280 feet = 1 mile

feet per second

Answer 1

Okay, start off by figuring out how many miles in feet the jackrabbit goes.

Answer 2

40 mile per hour

Answer 3

This would be 5280*x (In this case, 40)

Answer 4

ok

Answer 5

Okay, now divide that by 60.

Answer 6

Then, divide that by 60.

Answer 7

Yes, those are two different steps.

Answer 8

88

Answer 9

That's not what I got.

Answer 10

2,580/60

Answer 11

5280* 40 =?

Answer 12

211200

Answer 13

Correct, now divide by 60.

Answer 14

3520

Answer 15

Good.

Answer 16

Divide by 60, once again.

Answer 17

58.6

Answer 18

Correct. Good job!

Answer 19

So, the jackrabbit goes 58.6 feet per second.

Answer 20

Thank you

Answer 21

No problem!

Answer 22

Have a nice day!