Question

After diving 99 meters below sea level, a diver rises at a rate of 3 meters per minute for 9 minutes. Where is the diver in relation to the surface?

A. 72 meters below sea level
B. 72 meters above sea level
C. 72 meters below the sea level
D. 72 meters above the sea level

Answer 1

The correct answer is option C. 72 meters below the sea level. After diving 99 meters below sea level, a diver rises at a rate of 3 meters per minute for 9 minutes. So, the diver is 72 meters below sea level.

Step-by-step explanation:

The diver initially dives 99 meters below sea level. After that, the diver rises at a rate of 3 meters per minute for 9 minutes. To find the final position of the diver, we can subtract the ascent distance from the initial depth. So, the final position of the diver is 99 - (3 * 9) = 99 - 27 = 72 meters below sea level. Therefore, the answer is option C: 72 meters below the sea level.