Question

The top rail of a boat is 4 ft out of the water. If the water rises 3 ft, how far out of

the water is the top rail of the boat?

Answer 1

Position of top rail of boat after increasing water level = 1 feet out of water

Explanation:

Given:

Position of top rail of boat = 4 feet out of the water

Water level increases = 3 feet

Find:

Position of top rail of boat after increasing water level

Computation:

Position of top rail of boat after increasing water level = Position of top rail of boat - Water level increases

Position of top rail of boat after increasing water level = 4 - 3

Position of top rail of boat after increasing water level = 1 feet out of water