Converting Units of Rates
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Sam ran 63,756 feet in 70 minutes. What is Sam's rate in
miles per hour? (There are 5,280 feet in one mile.)
Step 1: What is Sam's rate as stated?
63,756 feet
63,756 ft
70 min
70 minutes
Step 2: What factor is used to convert feet per minute into
miles per minute?
5.280 feet
1 foot
1 mile
1 minute
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