Question

A high-speed elevator can rise 480 feet in 30 seconds. Which expression represents the rate, in feet per minute, of the elevator?
a- 480 × 30
b- 480 ÷ 30
c- 480 × 0.2
d- 480 ÷ 1/2

Answer 1

Hi there!

The answer is d.

1 min ÷ 2 = 30 sec
so
30 sec × 2 = 1 min

So, the answer is D.

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