Question

Part A

A goldfish was 8 3/4 inches below the surface of the water. It swam up 2.6 inches and then down 3 1/8inches. What is the current depth,
in inches, of the goldfish?

Answer 1

9.275 inches or 9 11/40

Explanation:

current depth = beginning depth - inches swam up + inches swam down

8 3/4 - 2 3/5 + 3 1/8

`9(30 - 24 + 5)/(40)` = 9 11/40