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A hot air balloon begins its descent at a rate of 22 1/2 feet per minute. How long will it take for the balloons elevation to change by -315?

User Feng Smith
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14 minutes because 22.5 multiplied by 4 =315
User Vina
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To find this we can divide 315 ÷ 22.5 = 14.
It will take 14 minutes for the balloon to descend 315 feet.
hope this helps!
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