Question

If Osa is in a submarine that is 275 feet below sea level and Jill is hiking a mountain and is at 250 feet above sea level, which person is closest to sea level? Explain how you used math to determine your answer.

Answer 1

Jill

Explanation:

Since 250 is closer to 0 (which is the sea level) on the number line compared to 275, Jill is closer to sea level.