Question

Ruben digs a hole at the beach that is 4.8 feet deep. Brian uses the sand Ruben digs up to build a sand castle that is 2.5 feet tall.

Which statement correctly compares the depth of Ruben’s hole and height of Brian’s castle?
A. |–4.8| > |2.5|
B. |–4.8| < |2.5|
C. –4.8 > 2.5
D. |–4.8| < 2.5

Answer 1

Answer: B or D are the answer/answers

Answer 2

Answer: A!

Step-by-step explanation: If you dig down, you're going at a negative level. If you were to go above, then it would be positive.