SOLUTION: If there are 5280 feet in a mile and 3600 seconds in an hour, then a speed of 26 feet per second is closest to which of the following? a) 15 mph b) 18 mph c) 35 mph d) 40 mph I al

Question 1055548: If there are 5280 feet in a mile and 3600 seconds in an hour, then a speed of 26 feet per second is closest to which of the following? a) 15 mph b) 18 mph c) 35 mph d) 40 mph
I also need it worked out and explained how you came up with the answer. Thanks so much in advance!!
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The best conversion factor is from 60 mph=88 feet/second to 1 mph=1.5 feet/second. It is a close approximation, but 1.46 is closer. Therefore, 26 ft/sec=26/1.46=17.80 mph
B is closest

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