2. A scuba diver was exploring a reef 32.2 m below sea level. The diver ascended to the
surface at a rate of 8.8 m/min.

(a) Write an equation to model the situation. Use the formula d = rt.
(b) Explain why it is reasonable to write the distance, d, as a positive number.
(c) How long did it take the diver to reach the surface? Express your answer as a terminating or a repeating decimal.
(d) Can the time it took the diver to reach the surface be expressed as a fraction whose denominator is a power of 10? Explain.

Question

2. A scuba diver was exploring a reef 32.2 m below sea level. The diver ascended to the 
surface at a rate of 8.8 m/min.

(a) Write an equation to model the situation. Use the formula d = rt.
(b) Explain why it is reasonable to write the distance, d, as a positive number.
(c) How long did it take the diver to reach the surface? Express your answer as a terminating or a repeating decimal.
(d) Can the time it took the diver to reach the surface be expressed as a fraction whose denominator is a power of 10? Explain.