SOLUTION: a peregrine falcon flew 16 2/3 miles in 5 minutes. what is this speed in feet per second? round to nearest tenth in answer.

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Question 831991: a peregrine falcon flew 16 2/3 miles in 5 minutes. what is this speed in feet per second? round to nearest tenth in answer.
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a peregrine falcon flew 16 2/3 miles in 5 minutes. what is this speed in feet per second? round to nearest tenth in answer.
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d = r*t
r = d/t
Find the speed in mi/hr.
Then convert to ft/sec.
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1 mile = 5280 ft
1 hour = 3600 seconds
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Conversion of units is not algebra.

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