Sea level is considered to be 0 feet. a probe released at sea level dropped at a constant rate for 3.25 minutes, reaching an elevation of −35.75 feet relative to sea level.

what was the probe's elevation relative to sea level after the first minute?

Taylor wants to paint his rectangular deck that is 41 feet long and 24 feet wide. a gallon of paint covers about 350 square feet. how many gallons of paint will taylor need to cover the entire deck? round your answers to two decimal places when necessary.