We are trying to find the average speed of the plane, which is mph, or 
. Using proportions, we can find the average speed of the plane in mph:
- Use the information from the problem to create a proportion. Remember that we are looking for mph, so we will call that
.
- Multiply the entire equation by
- Divide both sides of the equation by
to clear both sides of the mile unit
The average speed of the plane is 300 mph.
Yes. Take for example a square and an ellipsis with the same perimeter. The family of ellipses with the same perimeter can have any area between that of a circle to zero (if it is extremely “thin” i.e. if its eccentricity is large). The circle has the maximum area of any other shape with the same perimeter, so the square has the same area of one of the intermediate ellipses.
If I'm understanding this correctly:
Tiger consumes 18lb/day of food. If we want to calculate how much is consumed in 28 days, assuming that rate is consistent, the answer is 18*28 = 504lb of food.
