SOLUTION: One day, the temperature at 8:00 A.M. was 47°F, and by 1:00 P.M. the temperature was 52°F. What was the hourly rate of temperature change? I think the answer is 1 degree F/h (d

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Question 91430: One day, the temperature at 8:00 A.M. was 47°F, and by 1:00 P.M. the temperature was 52°F. What was the hourly rate of temperature change?
I think the answer is 1 degree F/h (difference in temperature divided by 5 hours)
Is this correct?
Thanks for your help!

Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1 is correct.
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