Question

A shark is 28 feet below.

the surface of the ocean.
He ascends 3 feet to grab
a fish. How far below the
surface of the water is he
when he gets the fish?

Answer 1

Answer: 25 feet

Explanation:

If the shark starts at 28 feet below the surface, and he rises 3 feet, he is 3 feet closer to the surface. Subtract 3 from 38 and you get 25 feet below the surface of the ocean.

Answer 2

25 feet

Explanation:

28 - 3 = 25