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Use dimensional analysis to convert the measurements.

A dwarf sea horse stvims at a rate of 51.68 feet per hour. Convert this speed to inches per minute.
The speed is
inches per minute.

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Answer:

  • 10.336 in/ min

Explanation:

The speed is:

  • 51.68 feet / hour

Covert to inches / min:

  • 1 foot = 12 in, 1 hour = 60 min
  • 51.68 feet / hour =
  • 51.68 * 12 in / 60 min =
  • 51.68 * 1/5 in / min =
  • 10.336 in/ min
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