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Jackrabbits are capable of reaching speeds up to 40 miles per hour. How fast is this in feet per second? (Round to the nearest whole number.) 5,280 feet = 1 mile27 feet per second59 feet per second132 feet per second288 feet per second

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Answer:59 feet per secondStep-by-step explanation:Conversion of miles per hour to feet per second.5280 feet = 1 mile3600 seconds = 1 hourStep 1: Convert from miles to feet1 mile = 5280 feet40 miles = xCross multiplyx = 5280 x 40x = 211,200 feetStep 2: Divide by 3600211200 / 3600= 58.67 rounded off to 59 feet per second.Therefore, 40 miles per hour is 59 feet per second.!!