Question

A pilot is flying an airplane at an average altitude of 32,000 feet above the ground. Due to strong winds, the pilot decides to fly 4,000 feet lower to avoid excessive turbulence. It takes the pilot 3.5 minutes to make this adjustment. Interpret the quotient to describe the rate of change in the plane’s altitude. Give your answer to the nearest hundredth.

The quotient that best represents the rate of change in the plane’s altitude is___feet/minute.

Answer 1

The plane altitude is 65 feet.

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Answer 2

The planes altitude is 65 feet