A scuba diver was at a depth of 15 meters below the surface when she saw something interesting about 10 meters lower. She made the descent in 10.1 seconds. Interpret the quotient to describe the rate of change in the divers depth. Give your answer to the nearest hundredth

Answer 1

To describe the rate of change in the diver's depth, we can find the quotient of the change in depth divided by the time taken. The change in depth is 10 meters (the depth at which she saw something interesting) and the time taken is 10.1 seconds.

Quotient = Change in depth / Time taken

Quotient = 10 meters / 10.1 seconds

Quotient = 0.99 meters/second

Therefore, the rate of change in the diver's depth is 0.99 meters/second.

Answer 2

Would it be -0.99 or 0.99

Answer 3

Apologies for the confusion. The rate of change in the diver's depth is a decrease, as the diver is descending. Therefore, the quotient should be negative. Thus, the correct interpretation is:

The rate of change in the diver's depth is approximately -0.99 meters/second.