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a scientist was in a submarine, 83.1 feet below sea level, studying ocean life. over the next 10 minutes she ascended 70.8 feet. How many feet was she now below sea level

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The answer is 12.3 ft below sea level.

Because she is ascending (going up), 83.1 - 70.8 = 12.3 Ft
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