Question

A cheese maker changes the temperature of the milk he is using at a rate of –3°F per minute. What is the change in the temperature of the milk after 15 minutes? Explain how you got your answer.

Hint: Think about which operation you would use since it's "per minute" (multiplication or division).

Answer 1

-45°F is your answer.

Explanation:

What you do is times -3°F by 15 to get your answer.

-3 x 15 = -45

-45°F is your answer.