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A scuba diver descends in the water at a rate of 1812 feet per minute for 3.1 minutes. He immediately changes course when he sees a large fish and ascends at a rate of 22 feet per minute for 2 minutes.

What is the scuba diver's position relative to sea level after the 5.1 minutes?

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Answer: 5573.2 feet below the surface of the sea.

Step-by-step explanation: 3.1 times 1812 equals 5617.2.

5617.2 minus 44 equals 5573.2.

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