SOLUTION: A parachutist descends 70 feet in 5 seconds. Express the rate of the​ parachutist's change in height as a unit rate.

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Question 1123867: A parachutist descends 70 feet in 5 seconds. Express the rate of the​ parachutist's change in height as a unit rate.
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Alan3354:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+5+ sec = +1%2F12+ min
Since +12%2A5+=+60+
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+70%2F+%281%2F12%29+ ft/min
+840+ ft/min

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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A parachutist descends 70 feet in 5 seconds. Express the rate of the​ parachutist's change in height as a unit rate.
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70 ft/5 sec = 14 ft/sec