The rate of change in the diver's depth can be described by the quotient of the change in depth (10 meters) divided by the change in time (10.1 seconds).
Rate of change = change in depth / change in time
Rate of change = 10 meters / 10.1 seconds
Rate of change ≈ 0.99 meters per second
Therefore, the rate of change in the diver's depth is approximately 0.99 meters per second.
The scuba diver was at a depth 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 diver’s depth. Give your answer to the nearest hundredth.
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