Question

Paula is scuba diving. Her elevation changes by – 37 m in 4.5 min.a. What rational number represents the average change in Paula'selevation each minute? Show your work.

Answer 1

The average change in Paula's elevation each minute is given by the quotient in between 37m and 4.5 min:

37m/4.5 = 8.22 m/min

Hence, the average change is 8.22 m/min