Use the following unit fractions to express 240 miles per ho

Use the following unit fractions to express 240 miles per hour in feet per second. 5280 ft/1 mi, 60 min/1 hr, and 60 sec/1 min 240 mi/hr = ft/sec

Solution

Solution:

1 Mile = 5280 ft

Hence, 240 Miles = 240 x 5280 ft

1 hr = 60 min = 60 x 60 sec

240 Miles / Hour = (240 x 5280) ft/(60 x 60) sec = 352 ft/sec