Question

The deck of a ship is 2 feet above the surface of the water. There is also a cabin that is 5 feet below the deck. Which number describes the elevation of the cabin?

A) -3 feet
B) 2 feet
C) 5 feet
D) 7 feet

Answer 1

The elevation of the cabin is -3 feet, as it is 5 feet below the deck of the ship, which is 2 feet above water level.

Step-by-step explanation:

The elevation of the cabin is described by taking into account its position relative to the water's surface and the deck. The deck itself is 2 feet above water, while the cabin is 5 feet below the deck. To find the cabin's elevation in relation to the water's surface, you would subtract the cabin's depth from the deck's elevation above water: 2 feet (deck) - 5 feet (cabin below deck) = -3 feet. Therefore, the correct answer to which number describes the elevation of the cabin is A) -3 feet.