A deep sea exploring ship is pulling a diver at the rate of 25 feet per minute. The diver is 200 feet below sea level. How deep was the driver 10 minutes ago

If the ship is pulling the diver upward at a rate of 25 feet per minute, we can calculate the depth of the diver 10 minutes ago by determining how much higher the diver has moved in that time.

### Calculation:
- **Rate of ascent:** 25 feet per minute
- **Time elapsed:** 10 minutes
- **Current depth:** 200 feet below sea level

The total distance the diver has been pulled up in 10 minutes is:
\[
\text{Distance pulled up} = 25 \, \text{feet per minute} \times 10 \, \text{minutes} = 250 \, \text{feet}
\]

Now, to find the diver's depth 10 minutes ago, we add this distance to the current depth (since the diver was deeper 10 minutes ago):
\[
\text{Depth 10 minutes ago} = 200 \, \text{feet} + 250 \, \text{feet} = 450 \, \text{feet below sea level}
\]

### Answer:
The diver was **450 feet below sea level** 10 minutes ago.

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### Related Questions:
1. How deep will the diver be in 5 minutes if the ship continues pulling?
2. If the diver needs to ascend to 50 feet below sea level, how long will it take?
3. What if the ship pulls at 30 feet per minute? How would that change the result?
4. If the diver ascends for 15 minutes, what will the depth be?
5. What would the diver's depth be if the ascent rate is halved?

### Tip:
When solving rate problems, always remember to multiply the rate by time to find the total change.

A deep sea exploring ship is pulling a diver at the rate of 25 feet per minute. The diver is 200 feet below sea level. How deep was the diver 10 minutes ago?

Learn how to calculate the depth of a diver 10 minutes ago as they ascend at a rate of 25 feet per minute. This problem involves key math concepts such as rate of change and linear relationships, suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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