Question

A seagull is flying 11 meters above the water. Directly below the bird, a fish is swimming 31 meters under the surface. What is the total difference in distance between the bird and the fish? A 11 B 20 C 31 D 42

Answer 1

Answer: D. 42 meters

Explanation:

In calculating the distance between the seagull and the fish, you need to add their distances from sea level as this shows their distance from the sea and then from each other:

Seagull is 11 meters above the water

Fish is 31 meters below the water

Total difference

= Fish + Seagull

= 31 + 11

= 42 meters