Homework Help: 6th grade math

Posted by Kate on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 1:10pm.

In general, the air temperature decreases 12F for every 4000 feet increase in altitude. If a hiker climbs 3000 feet, by how much can she expect the temperature to decrease?

6th grade math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 1:38pm
3,000/4,000 = 3/4

(3/4) * 12 = 36/4 = 9 degrees

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