SOLUTION: A parachutist descends 90 feet in 5 seconds. Express the rate of the parachutist's change in height as a unit rate.
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Question 1167842: A parachutist descends 90 feet in 5 seconds. Express the rate of the parachutist's change in height as a unit rate.
Answer by ikleyn(52814) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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To find the rate, divide the distance by the time.
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