Question

As Mars revolves around the sun, it travels at a rate of approximately 15 miles per second. Convert this rate to miles per minute. At this rate, how many miles will Mars travel in 3 minutes? Do not round your answers. Rate:mi/minDistance traveled in 3 minutes:mi

Answer 1

We have:

1 minute = 60 seconds

Then, 15 miles per second to miles per minute is:

`15(miles)/(second)*\frac{60\text{ seconds}}{1\text{ minute}}=15*60=900(miles)/(minute)`

Next, Distance traveled in 3 minutes is given by:

`distance=900*3=2700\text{ miles}`

Answer:

rate = 900 mi/min

distance = 2700 miles