Question

The elevation of a submarine with respect to sea level is displayed as - 125 feet. Which statement is correct?

A. The submarine is 125 feet above sea level.
B. The submarine is 125 feet below sea level.
C. The submarine is -125 feet above sea level.
D. The submarine is -125 feet below sea level.

Answer 1

B. The submarine is 125 feet below sea level.

Explanation:

-124 feet because - (negative) means the submarine is 124 meters below sea level (masl).

Answer 2

The elevation of a submarine with respect to sea level is displayed as - 125 feet. Which statement is correct?

A. The submarine is 125 feet above sea level.

B. The submarine is 125 feet below sea level.

C. The submarine is -125 feet above sea level.

D. The submarine is -125 feet below sea level.

Explanation:

• The keyword is below so it means it is a negative integer. Therefore the answer is letter D.