Question

A rock climber averages 9 feet per minute. How many feet does the rock climber climb in 50 minutes?

Answer 1

Answer:

450 feet in 50 minutes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's use a ratio:

feet : minutes

 9    :      1

450 :    50

We get this by multiplying 1 and 9 by 50.

Answer 2

Answer:

This question can be solved using proportion

9 feet = 1 minute

x feet = 50 minute

Cross multiply

9 * 50 = 1x

450 = 1x

x= 450

Step-by-step explanation: