A shark is 28 feet below. the surface of the ocean. He ascends 3 feet to grab a fish. How far below the surface of the water is he when he gets the fish?

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Abc Xyz asked Feb 25, 2023

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A shark is 28 feet below.

the surface of the ocean.
He ascends 3 feet to grab
a fish. How far below the
surface of the water is he
when he gets the fish?

Mathematics
high-school

Abc Xyz asked Feb 25, 2023

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Answer: 25 feet

Explanation:

If the shark starts at 28 feet below the surface, and he rises 3 feet, he is 3 feet closer to the surface. Subtract 3 from 38 and you get 25 feet below the surface of the ocean.

Shehzad Nizamani answered Feb 27, 2023