Question

A diver descends at a rate of 12 feet per minute at this rate where will the diver be in relation of surface after 4 minutes

Answer 1

-48 ft

Explanation:

The unit rate of descent is

-12 ft

-----------

1 min

and so after 4 minutes, the diver will be 48 ft beneath the surface:

-12 ft

----------- * 4 min = -48 ft

1 min

Answer 2

48 feet

Explanation:

Distance = rate × time

d = 12 ft/min × 4 min

d = 48 ft

The diver will be 48 feet below the surface.