Final answer:
The scuba diver was 180 feet below sea level, calculated by multiplying the ascent rate of 30 feet per minute by the ascent time of 6 minutes.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student asked how far below sea level a scuba diver was if the diver took 6 minutes to ascend to the surface at a rate of 30 feet per minute. To find this distance, you multiply the rate of ascent by the time it took to ascend. The calculation is as follows:
Distance = Rate × Time
Distance = 30 feet/minute × 6 minutes
Distance = 180 feet
Therefore, the diver was 180 feet below sea level.