Solve the problem.
-A deep sea diving bell is being lowered at a constant rate. After 11 minutes, the bell is at a depth of 500 ft. After 40 minutes the bell is at a depth of 1800 ft. What is the average rate of change of
Depth? Round to one decimal place.
A) 0.02 ft per minute
B) 32.5 ft per minute
C) 45.0 ft per minute
D) 44.8 ft per minute

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The average rate of change of depth is the change in depth divided by the change in time. The change in depth is 1800 - 500 = 1300 ft. The change in time is 40 - 11 = 29 minutes. So the average rate of change of depth is 1300 / 29 = 44.8 ft per minute.

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