A snake slithers at a speed of 3 miles per hour What is its speed in feet per minute?

To convert the snake's speed from miles per hour to feet per minute, we can use the following steps:

1. **Convert miles to feet**:  
   There are 5,280 feet in a mile.

2. **Convert hours to minutes**:  
   There are 60 minutes in an hour.

Now, let's perform the conversion:

\[
\text{Speed in feet per minute} = \left( 3 \text{ miles per hour} \right) \times \left( \frac{5,280 \text{ feet per mile}}{60 \text{ minutes per hour}} \right)
\]

\[
\text{Speed in feet per minute} = 3 \times \frac{5,280}{60} \text{ feet per minute}
\]

\[
\text{Speed in feet per minute} = 3 \times 88 = 264 \text{ feet per minute}
\]

So, the snake's speed is **264 feet per minute**.

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Here are some related questions you might find interesting:
1. How long would it take the snake to slither 1,320 feet?
2. What is the snake's speed in inches per second?
3. If the snake slithers for 30 minutes, how far will it have traveled in miles?
4. How many seconds would it take for the snake to travel 100 feet?
5. What is the snake's speed in meters per second?

**Tip:** When converting units, always make sure you are consistent with the units in the numerator and denominator. This helps prevent calculation errors.

Learn how to convert the speed of a snake from miles per hour to feet per minute using simple unit conversion. This problem involves basic arithmetic and unit conversion concepts. Suitable for students in Grades 4-6.

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