Question

A falcon flies 800,000 meters in 4 hours. Use the formula d = rt, where d represents distance, r represents rate, and t represents time, to answer the following questions. Show your work.
Part A: Rearrange the distance formula, d = rt, to solve for rate. (2 points)

Part B: Find the falcon's rate in meters per hour. (3 points)

Part C: Find the falcon's rate in kilometers per hour. (3 points)

Part D: Which unit, meters, or kilometers, makes more sense to use in this scenario, and why? (2 points)

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

A)

d = r* t         Divide both sides by t

d/t = r

r = d/ t

B)

d = 800000

t = 4 hours

r = 800000 / 4

r = 200000 meters/hour

C

r = 200000 meters / hour * [ 1 km / 1000 meters]

r = 200 km / hr

D

I imagine you are more familiar (especially if you live anywhere but the states) with 200 km/ hour. I am very doubtful that any bird can keep that up for 4 hours. 200 km / hour is equal to about 125 miles / hour. There are few places that will allow a car to travel at that speed. You should be using km/hour because you (should) be more familiar with the units.