Question

A submarine was situated 800 feet below sea level. If it ascends 250 feet, and than descends 300 feet, what is the it’s new position?

Answer 1

850 feet

Explanation:

firstly, 800 - 250= 550

Then, 550+300=850 feet

Answer 2

The answer is 850ft.

Explanation:

If it was originally at 800ft, and it ascended 250, then you would subtract 250 from 800 leaving you at now 550ft. then you descended 300ft, then you would add 300 to 550, currently leaving you at 850ft.

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