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A zoologist needs to dive into the shark exhibit to supervise its cleaning. The depth of the water in the exhibit is 40 feet, and the divers can safely descend at a rate of 2 feet per minute. Which number expresses how deep below the water the divers are after 15 minutes? − 30 feet − 15 feet − 40 feet − 2 feet

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Answer:

30 feet

Explanation:

1 minute = 2 feet

15 minute = ? Feet

15 x 2 = 30

? = 30 feet

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