Question

As Jupiter revolves around the sun, it travels at a rate of approximately 8 miles per second. Convert this rate to miles per minute. At this rate, how many miles will Jupiter travel in 5 minutes? Do not round your answers.

Answer 1

Jupiter will travel 2,400 miles in 5 minutes.

Explanation:

There is 60 seconds in a minute, so...

8x60=480

480x5= 2400