Question

The estimated velocity v (in miles per hour) of a car at the end of a drag race is v=234\sqrt[3]{p/w} , where p is the horsepower of the car and w is the weight (in pounds) of the car. A car has a horsepower of 1311 and weighs 2744 pounds. Find the velocity of the car at the end of a drag race. Round your answer to the nearest whole number

Answer 1

299 miles per hour

Explanation:

`v=\frac{234}{\sqrt[3]{(p)/(w)}}`

`v=\frac{234}{\sqrt[3]{(1311)/(2744)}}`

`v\approx299`

Therefore, the velocity of the car at the end of a drag race is 299 miles per hour