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A hang glider flew to an altitude of 10,000 feet. Fifteen minutes later, it's altitude was 7,000 feet. What was the average change in elevation per minute?



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10000-7000=3000
3000/15= 200
The average change in elevation per minute was 200 feet

Answer: The average change in elevation per minute is 200 feet per minute.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

Altitude at which a hang glider flew = 10,000 feet

After 15 minutes,

Altitude becomes = 7,000 feet

So, Average change in elevation per minute becomes

[tex]\dfrac{New-Old}{Time}\\\\=\dfrac{10000-7000}{15}\\\\=\dfrac{3000}{15}\\\\=200\ ft/min[/tex]

Hence, the average change in elevation per minute is 200 feet per minute.

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