A hot air balloon went from an elevation of 5,151 feet to an elevation of 3,317 feet in 28 minutes. What was its rate of descent?

Question

5151 to 3317 in 28 minutes what is the rate of change

Answer 1

The descent is the distance the balloon goes down. 5151-3317 = 1834 feet

 

The rate of descent will be measured in feet per minute or feet/minute. (1834 feet)/(28 minutes) = (1834/28) feet/minute 

 

Simplify this for your answer.