Question

A diver begins at sea level and dives down 200 feet. He ascends at a steady rate of 12 1 3 feet per minute for 4. 5 minutes. This depth is represented by the numerical expression: -200 12 1 3 (4. 5) Simplify the expression using the order of operations. What is the diver’s depth? -200 37 3 (4. 5) -200 55. 5 feet.

Answer 1

The diver’s depth is 18.5 feet below from sea level.

Given that, A diver begins at sea level and dives down 200 feet.

He ascends at a steady rate of 121/3 feet per minute for 4.5 minutes.

This depth is represented by the numerical expression is,

Negative sign indicate that below the sea level.

Hence, The diver’s depth is 18.5 feet below from sea level.