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 diver’s depth. Give your answer to the nearest hundredth.(1 point)
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The quotient that describes the average rate of change in the diver's depth is approximately 0.99 meters per second.
The quotient that describes the average rate of change in the diver's depth is 1.48 meters per second.
erage rate of change in the diver's depth is -0.99 meters per second.
To calculate the average rate of change in the diver's depth, we need to find the change in depth and the change in time.
The change in depth is calculated by subtracting the initial depth from the final depth. In this case, the initial depth is 15 meters below the surface and the final depth is 10 meters lower, so the change in depth is -10 meters.
The change in time is given as 10.1 seconds.
To find the average rate of change, we divide the change in depth by the change in time:
Average rate of change = change in depth / change in time
= -10 meters / 10.1 seconds
≈ -0.99 meters per second
So, the quotient that describes the average rate of change in the diver's depth is -0.99 meters per second.