Question

Mr. Matinews and Mr. Peters are scuba diving. Mr. Matthews started out 12 feet below

the surface. He descended 8 feet, rose 7 feet, and descended 13 more feet. Then he
rested. Mr. Peters started out at the surface. He descended 25 feet, rose 8 feet and
descended another 6 feet. Then he rested. Which person rested at a greater depth?
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Answer 1

Mr.Matthews

Explanation:

Mr.Matthews: Started at -12

-12 - 8 + 7 - 13 = -20 + 7 - 13 = -13 - 13 = -26

Mr. Peters: Started at -25

-25 + 8 - 6 = -17 - 6 = -23

In this case, -26 is greater than -23.

Mr.Matthews rested at a greater depth.

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