Question

The greatest ocean depth of -35,836 feet (35,836 feet below sea level). An unmanned research submarine dives form sea level to that depth in 17 equal steps. At what depth is the submarine located after the first step?

Answer 1

2,108 feets below sea level

Explanation:

Given that:

Greatest depth = - 35,836 feets

Unmanned submarine dives to the depth in 17 equal steps

That is ; 17 equal steps was taken to reach a depth of 35,836 feets below sea level.

Depth of submarine after first step :

Depth per step :

Total depth / number of steps

35836 / 17

=2,108 feets below sea level.

Hence, Depth of submarine after first step = 2,108 feets below sea level.