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Every morning Diane runs 6 miles in about an hour. What is her rate in feet per second? What equations would you use to solve? Explain and show your work.
To calculate the speed in feet per second.
Answer to Problem 5STP
The rate in feet per second is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given statement is:
“Every morning Diane runs
Formula used:
The following formula is used:
Calculation:
Convert the distance in feet:
Convert the time in seconds:
The speed can be calculated by:
Hence, the rate in feet per second is
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