Question

A submarine is 700 feet below sea level. If it ascends 300 feet, which integer represents its new position?
Responses


A 400400


B −400−400


C 1,0001,000


D −1,000

Answer 1

The submarine is currently 700 feet below sea level. If it ascends 300 feet, its new position would be 700 - 300 = 400 feet below sea level.

So the integer that represents its new position is D) -400.