Solve the Problem. -A Deep Sea Diving Bell Is Being Lowered at a Lowered

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Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A deep sea diving bell is being lowered at a constant rate. After 12 minutes, the bell is at a depth of 500 feet. After 55 minutes the bell is at a depth of 1400 feet. What is the average rate of lowering per
Minute? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

• A)0.05 ft per min
• B)25.5 ft per min
• C)20.9 ft per min
• D)16.4 ft per min