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A scuba diver descended

feet below sea level. Then, he descended another
feet. Which of the following is true about the scuba diver after both descents?
A.
The location of the scuba diver in relation to sea level was 23 1/60
feet.

B.
The location of the scuba diver in relation to sea level was -23 1/60
feet.

C.
The location of the scuba diver in relation to sea level was -15 49/60
feet.

D.
The location of the scuba diver in relation to sea level was 15 49/60
feet.

1 answer

To evaluate the scuba diver's position below sea level, we need to perform the following steps:

  1. Let's denote the first descent as \( d_1 \) feet below sea level.
  2. The second descent is \( d_2 \) feet below sea level.

When a diver descends:

  • After descending \( d_1 \) feet, their position is \( -d_1 \) (where negative indicates below sea level).
  • After descending another \( d_2 \) feet, the position becomes \( -d_1 - d_2 \).

Therefore, the final position of the scuba diver in relation to sea level is \( - (d_1 + d_2) \).

However, the problem statement does not provide specific values for \( d_1 \) and \( d_2 \). If you provide the actual descent values, I can help you determine the correct answer among the options provided.