Question

1. sound travels 5,500 feet through the air in approximately 5 seconds. at approximately what rate does sound travel through air?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall rate - formula

Rate = Distance/Time

Step2: Identify distance and time

Distance = 5500 feet, Time = 5 seconds

Step3: Calculate the rate

Rate = $\frac{5500}{5}=1100$ feet per second

Answer:

1100 feet per second