Question

The table shows the maximum and minimum depths of two submarines. Find the range of depths for each submarine. Then determine which submarine has the greater range of depths.

Submarine A Submarine B
Minimum Depth −146 ft −194 ft
Maximum Depth −532 ft −621 ft

Answer 1

Range A = 386ft

Range B = 427ft

B has the larger range.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the range, find the difference between the minimum and maximum depths for each submarine. Remember that your answer will be positive.

Sub A:

-146ft - (-532ft) = 386 ft

Sub B:

-194ft - (-621ft) = 427 ft

Submarine B has a larger range.