Question

A hot air ballon ascended at the rate of 400 ft per hour for 3 hours and 15 min. What was the total distance that the ballon ascended?

Answer 1

The balloon ascended 1300ft.

WORK:

3*60=180

180+15=195

195/60=3.25

3.25*400=1300

That is why your answer is 1300ft. Enjoy!