Question the-pr
The pressure exerted on a scuba diver at sea level is . For each foot the scuba diver descends below sea level, the pressure exerted on the scuba diver increases by . What is the total pressure, in , exerted on the scuba diver at feet below sea level?
The pressure exerted on a scuba diver at sea level is 14.70   pounds   per
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Answer explanation
Choice A is correct. It's given that the pressure exerted on a scuba diver at sea level is . It's also given that for each foot the scuba diver descends below sea level, the pressure exerted on the scuba diver increases by . The total pressure, in , exerted on the scuba diver at feet below sea level can be represented by the expression . Substituting for in this expression yields , or . Therefore, the total pressure exerted on the scuba diver at feet below sea level is .
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C is incorrect. This is the pressure, in , exerted on the scuba diver at sea level, not at feet below sea level.
Choice D is incorrect. This is the rate by which the pressure, in , exerted on the scuba diver increases for each foot the scuba diver descends below sea level.
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