Answer:
6797
Step-by-step explanation:
The horizontal distance between the base of the ladder and the wall is: 11.8 foot
The rise or an increase in altitude is represented by positive sign and a decend or decrease in altitude is represented by negative sign.
First the helicopter descended 1200 feet. So the change in altitude will be -1200 feet.
Then the helicopter rose by 800 feet. So the change in altitude will be 800 feet.
Finally the helicopter descended by 450 feet. So the change in altitude will be -450 feet.
The net change in altitude will be the sum of all the above 3 changes.
Change in altitude = -1200 + 800 - 450 = -850 feet
The negative sign indicates a descend i.e. loss in altitude. So the net change in altitude was a loss of 850 feet.
Since the question is asking for the time units to be in hours, you want to convert 30 minutes to an hour; 0.5
We’re able to use the basic motion formula for velocity to work out this question.
Velocity = distance / time
Velocity = 5 / 0.5
Velocity = 10km/h
Therefore, Stanley’s average speed was 10 kilometres per hour. :)