Q. A bicycle is travelling at 12 miles per hour. How many feet will it cover in 45 seconds?
Convert Speed to Feet per Second: First, we need to convert the bicycle's speed from miles per hour to feet per second.There are 5280 feet in a mile and 3600 seconds in an hour.Speed in feet per second = (Speed in miles per hour) × (5280 feet per mile) / (3600 seconds per hour)
Calculate Speed: Now, we calculate the speed in feet per second.Speed in feet per second = (12 miles per hour)×(5280 feet per mile)/(3600 seconds per hour)Speed in feet per second = 63360 feet per hour/3600 seconds per hourSpeed in feet per second = 17.6 feet per second
Calculate Distance: Next, we calculate the distance covered in 45 seconds.Distance = Speed in feet per second ∗ Time in secondsDistance = 17.6 feet per second ∗45 seconds
Perform Multiplication: Now, we perform the multiplication to find the distance.Distance = 17.6×45Distance = 792 feet