Question

Emily is a diver today. She descends to a depth of 40 feet below sea level then she swim up 10 feet and descended another 4 feet. How far below sea level is Emily now.

Answer 1

34 below sea level

Explanation:

Emily is currently 34 feet below sea level.

She initially descended to a depth of 40 feet below sea level. Then, she swam up 10 feet, which means she ascended 10 feet from that initial depth. Afterward, she descended another 4 feet.

So, if you subtract the 10 feet she swam up from the 40 feet depth, you get 30 feet below sea level. Then, subtract the additional 4 feet she descended, and you have 34 feet below sea level where Emily is currently.