Question

Michelle is scuba diving. Her position changes from -2.1 m to -38.6 m in 6 1/4 minutes. What is the average change in Michelle’s position each minute. Show your work.

Answer 1

Answer: 5.824 m / min

Explanation:

Change in position = -2.1m to -38.6m

Distance = |-38.6 m - (-2.1m) |

=|-36.5| m

= 36.5 m

Time =

The average change in Michelle's position each minute =

Hence, the average change in Michelle's position each minute = 5.824 m / min