Question

A scientist recorded the top flight speed of two falcons. One flew 306.87 km/hr, and the other flew 298.59 km/h. What was the difference between their two speeds?

a. What is the difference in their speeds?
a) 8.28 km/hr
b) 7.28 km/hr
c) 8.59 km/hr
d) 7.87 km/hr

Answer 1

The difference in speed between the two falcons is approximately 8.28 km/hr.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the difference in their speeds, we subtract the speed of one falcon from the speed of the other falcon.

Speed of the first falcon = 306.87 km/hr

Speed of the second falcon = 298.59 km/hr

Difference in their speeds = Speed of the first falcon - Speed of the second falcon

Difference in their speeds = 306.87 km/hr - 298.59 km/hr

The difference in their speeds is approximately 8.28 km/hr, so the correct answer is a) 8.28 km/hr.