Question

Two submarines are underwater. The number - 4,820 represents Submarine A’s position (in feet) relative to the surface. The number - 4,488 represents Submarine B’s position (in feet) relative to the surface. Which submarine is closer to the surface

Answer 1

Explanation:

Take an easier number. Suppose you owe your mother = 10 dollars and your father 15. Which one is the bigger debt? Isn't it your father.? So how do you represent the two debts.

Father = - 15

Mother = - 10

Which number is bigger? - 10. Remember the question is bigger. You would rather own just 10 dollars.

So which number is "larger"?

Isn't it -4488. If it was money and you owed it, would it be the debt you would rather have than -4820