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5. Applications of Derivatives
5. Applications of Derivatives / Related Rates / Problem 5
Problem 5

A hot air balloon is descending vertically at a rate of 3 ft/s3\text{ ft/s}. If there is a person standing 40 ft40\text{ ft} away from the point right below the balloon, how fast is the distance between the person and the balloon decreasing when the balloon is 30 ft30\text{ ft} above the ground?

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