Question

A diver was 40 feet below the surface of the water. A fisherman was casting off a dock right above the diver that was 12 feet above the surface of the water. How far apart are the diver and the fisherman?

A.
28 feet

B.
-52 feet

C.
-28 feet

D.
52 feet

Answer 1

The answer is D.

Explanation:

It is D because they cannot be negative feet away and if the fisherman is 12ft above water and the diver is 40ft below than 40 + 12 = 52. Hope this helps.