A diver descended at a constant rate of 17.64 feet every 3 minutes. Which of the following is true?
A.
After one minute, the diver was at -5.88 feet.

B.
After one minute, the diver was at 8.82 feet.

C.
After one minute, the diver was at 5.88 feet.

D.
After one minute, the diver was at -8.82 feet.

Question

A diver descended at a constant rate of 17.64 feet every 3 minutes. Which of the following is true?
 A. 
After one minute, the diver was at -5.88 feet.

B. 
After one minute, the diver was at 8.82 feet.

C. 
After one minute, the diver was at 5.88 feet.

D. 
After one minute, the diver was at -8.82 feet.

Razor · Answer

I tried multiplying but I guess I was wrong?

Hero · Answer

Divide $\dfrac{17.64}{3}$ to find out what happens after one minute.

Razor · Answer

I'm guessing it's supposed to be positive because when two negatives come together its positive right? Or is it a different case with division