A hang glider flew to an altitude of 10,000 feet. Fifteen minutes later, it's altitude was 7,000 feet. What was the average change in elevation per minute?
10000-7000=3000
3000/15= 200
The average change in elevation per minute was 200 feet
Answer: The average change in elevation per minute is 200 feet per minute.
Step-by-step explanation:
Since we have given that
Altitude at which a hang glider flew = 10,000 feet
After 15 minutes,
Altitude becomes = 7,000 feet
So, Average change in elevation per minute becomes
\(\dfrac{New-Old}{Time}\\\\=\dfrac{10000-7000}{15}\\\\=\dfrac{3000}{15}\\\\=200\ ft/min\)
Hence, the average change in elevation per minute is 200 feet per minute.