Final answer:
The sunken ship is 243 feet below sea level, which should be represented by the negative number -243. Hence, the correct answer for the height of the sunken ship is -332 feet.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question asks for the height of a sunken ship relative to sea level. AJ is flying at 575 feet above sea level, and the sunken ship is 243 feet below sea level. Heights above sea level are typically represented by positive numbers, while depths below sea level are represented by negative numbers. Therefore, if AJ's height is represented by the positive number 575, the sunken ship's height should be represented by a negative number because it is below sea level.
To find the representation for the sunken ship's height, simply use the negative sign for below sea level depths. So, -243 would represent the height of the sunken ship. Thus, the correct answer is option b) -332 feet.