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A hot air balloon went from an elevation of 4,294 feet to an elevation of 3,412 feet in 36 minutes. What was its rate of descent?
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A hot air balloon went from an elevation of 4,294 feet to an elevation of 3,412 feet in 36 minutes. What was its rate of descent?

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The hot air balloon traveled 882 feet in 36 minutes. To find out the number of ft/min, we divide 882 by 36. 882/36=24.5
So, the hot air balloon descended 24.5 ft/min
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