Question

A salmon was 5 1/2 feet below sea level. It swarm 1 1/4 ft up to get away from a bear. Where is the salmon now located? Show your work on a number line.

Answer 1

4 1/4 feet below sea level

Explanation:

5 1/2 is the same as 5.5 and 1 1/4 is the same as 1.25. So you just have to subtract 1.25 from 5.5 which leaves you with 4.25 (aka 4 1/4)