Question

Write an equation and show your work: There were five different Foil Kites that each descend 50 feet per second for 5 seconds. Find the total change in altitude for all 5 kites.

Answer 1

Answer: Change in altitude = (50 x 5) feet

The total change in altitude for all 5 kites. = 250 feet

Explanation:

Given : Rate of descent = 50 feet per second (speed)

Time = 5 seconds

Since, distance = speed x time

Change in altitude = Rate of descent x Time

Change in altitude = 50 x 5 feet [required equation]

= 250 feet

Hence, the total change in altitude for all 5 kites. = 250 feet