Question

Amalia is scuba diving at a position 24.25 feet below sea level. She descends 0.5 foot each minute for 25 minutes. What is Amalia’s position compared to sea level after 25 minutes?

Answer 1

36.75 feet below sea level

Explanation:

Feet she descended in 25min

=0.5×25

=12.25

Therefore, the total feet she dived to

=12.25+24.25

=36.75