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Dimensional Analysis

Question 4 • WV-Algebra I CR

Jackrabbits are capable of reaching speeds up to 40 miles per hour. How fast is this in feet per second? (Round to the nearest whole number.) 5,280 feet = 1 mile

Answer
A
27 feet per second
B
59 feet per second
C
132 feet per second
D
288 feet per second

Explanation

Convert miles per hour to feet per second: 40 × 5,280 ÷ 3,600 = 58.67 feet per second. Rounded to the nearest whole number, that is 59 feet per second, so the correct choice is B.

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