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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-22

A hot air balloon leaves the ground and ascends at a rate of 6 feet per second for 3 minutes. Then it descends at a rate of 3 feet per second for 2 minutes. Finally, it ascends at a rate of 4 feet per second for 5 minutes. How far above the ground is the balloon now?

Asked by princessluna450

Answer (3)

basically it's (6 x 180) - (3 x 120) + (4 x 300)

Answered by Json | 2024-06-10

The hot air balloon is 1920 feet above the ground. This is calculated by adding the distances it ascended and subtracting the distance it descended, each found by multiplying the rate of ascent or descent by the time spent. ;

Answered by BritMarling | 2024-06-18

The hot air balloon is 1920 feet above the ground after performing various ascents and descents. This value was calculated by considering the distances traveled during each segment of the balloon's journey. The final computation included both ascents and a descent, leading to the total height above ground.
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Answered by BritMarling | 2024-10-11

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