Question

A deep sea diver descends from the surface of the ocean at a rate of 33 feet per minute.

What is the position of the deep sea diver relative to the surface after diving for 7 minutes?

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Answer 1

231 feet below the surface, -231

Explanation:

7 minutes, 33 fpm

descending,

-33 * 7,

to solve without calculator;

(-30 + (-3)) * 7

-30 * 7 + (-3) * 7

-210 + (-21)

= -231