Maggie is rock climbing. After reaching the summit, she descends 14 feet in 2\frac{1}{3} minutes. If she continues at this rate, where will Maggie be in relation to the summit after 8 minutes? (A) –24 feet

(B). –32 feet

(C) –40 feet

(D) –48 feet

It is given Maggie descends 14 feet in 2  minutes .

Or Maggie descends 14 feet in  minutes

We need to find how much Maggie will descent in 8 minutes. Let Maggie descends x feet in 8 minutes.

We can form a proportion with given information's.

Cross multiplying

Solving for x , x=48 ft.

Maggie in relation to the summit after 8 minutes will be at 48 ft.

Step-by-step explanation:

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