The temperature dropped from - 2 degrees to - 11 degrees. How many degrees was the drop?

Choose the best answer from the options below:
A -13
B 13
C 9
D -9

1 answer

The temperature dropped from -2 degrees to -11 degrees.

To calculate the drop, subtract the initial temperature from the final temperature.

Final temperature - Initial temperature = Drop in temperature

Therefore, -11 degrees - (-2 degrees) = -11 degrees + 2 degrees = -9 degrees

The drop in temperature is -9 degrees.

Therefore, the answer is D) -9.