A deep sea diver started at sea level (0 feet) and dove at a rate of 5.6 feet per minute. If the diver dove for ½ hour, what rational number represents his position relative to sea level? Show your work. A. 168 feet B. 2.8 feet C. -2.8 feet D. -168 feet

Given:

A deep sea diver started at sea level (0 feet).

Rate of diving = 5.6 feet per minute.

Time = hour

To find:

The rational number that represents his position relative to sea level.

Solution:

We know that,

1 hour = 60 minutes

hour = 30 minutes

A deep sea diver, dove at a rate of 5.6 feet per minute.

Distance covered in 1 minute = 5.6 feet

Distance covered in 30 minute = 30 × 5.6 feet

                                                    = 168 feet

The diver dove 168 feet in hour. Since it is below the sea level, therefore it should be negative.

So, the rational number that represents his position relative to sea level is feet.

Therefore, the correct option is D.

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