Answer:
C. 176.6 Square feet (I think)
Step-by-step explanation:
I tried many different ways and got three of the answers above but I think this is the right one.
The equation to find area of a circular cone base: 
- We are given the diameter (15 Feet) but we need to find the radius. So we use the diameter to radius formula:

- Plug in numbers:
≈ 
- Use the Area formula now that you have radius:

- Solve and get =

- Looking at the options the closest one to our answer (off by one-tenth) is C.
Sorry if you get this wrong. I tried lol.
Answer: (9,6)
Step-by-step explanation:
Descent = 10 feet
Time required = 2 1/2 minutes.
The rate of descent = (10 feet)/(2.5 mn) = 4 ft/min
In 6 minutes, the descent will be
(4 ft/min)*(6 min) = 24 ft
Answer:
(a) 4 feet/minute
(b) 24 feet