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?

You work for a landscape company that just got a contract to re-mulch a park. the area that needs mulching is 30 feet by 60 feet. they want a 3 inch layer of much on the area. the company has bags of mulch that cover 2 cubic yards that cost $4.00 per bag. how much will it cost the consumer just in materials to re-mulch the area (round to the nearest dollar)?