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Carl and Cameron are at a pool carl dives in and touches the bottom of the pool 15 feet below the surface of the water Cameron standing on a diving platform 2 feet above the surface waiting for his turn what is the vertical distance between Carl's hand and Cameron feet

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Answer:

21

Explanation:

User Benedetto
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Answer:

17ft

Explanation:

If Carl touches the bottom with his hand which is 15ft below the surface, and Cameron is standing 2 feet above the surface, all you have to do is add the two together. Cameron's feet are 2 feet above the surface, Carl's hand is 15ft below. 15 + 2 is 17.

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