Question

The next wave knocked off the boat, a gold coin, which sank to −7 4 feet below the surface. a bronze coin, at −1 4 foot. a silver coin, which landed on the diving raft at 3 2 feet. a copper coin, at −11 4 feet. Locate the treasures on the number line. Which one is highest?

Answer 1

The silver coin is the highest among the given treasures on the number line.

To locate the treasures on the number line, we can arrange them in ascending order:

Gold coin: -7/4 feet

Bronze coin: -1/4 feet

Silver coin: 3/2 feet

Copper coin: -11/4 feet

Now, we compare these values:

Copper coin is the lowest at -11/4 feet.

Gold coin is next at -7/4 feet.

Bronze coin is at -1/4 feet.

Silver coin is the highest at 3/2 feet.

So, the silver coin is the highest among the given treasures on the number line.