What is the approximate speed in miles per hour when traveling at 540 feet per minute?

To find the speed in miles per hour when traveling at 540 feet per minute, you need to convert feet per minute into miles per hour.

First, understand the conversions involved: 1 mile = 5280 feet

1 hour = 60 minutes

Start by converting 540 feet per minute into miles:

• Calculate the number of miles in 540 feet: [ \text{Miles} = \frac{540 \text{ feet}}{5280 \text{ feet/mile}} = 0.10227 \text{ miles/minute} ]

Next, convert minutes into hours:

• Multiply by 60 minutes to get miles per hour: [ \text{Miles per hour} = 0.10227 \text{ miles/minute} \times 60 \text{ minutes/hour} \approx 6.136 \text{ MPH} ]

When rounded, this value approximates to 6 MPH. Therefore, the correct answer reflects the accurate conversion and understanding of speed measurement, establishing that traveling at 540 feet per minute equates to approximately 6 miles per hour.