A scuba diver is 75 feet below sea level. She then ascends 12.7 feet. What is the current depth of the scuba diver

Answer 1

To find the current depth of the scuba diver after ascending, you begin with her initial depth of 75 feet below sea level. Since ascending means she is moving upward toward sea level, you subtract the ascent from her initial depth:

\[ \text{Current depth} = \text{Initial depth} - \text{Ascent} \]

Plugging in the values:

\[ \text{Current depth} = 75 \text{ feet} - 12.7 \text{ feet} = 62.3 \text{ feet} \]

Thus, the current depth of the scuba diver is 62.3 feet below sea level.

Answer 2

it says its wrong

Answer 3

Let's clarify the calculation.

1. The initial depth of the scuba diver is 75 feet below sea level, which can be represented as -75 feet.
2. When the diver ascends 12.7 feet, we need to add that distance to her current depth:

\[ \text{Current depth} = -75 \text{ feet} + 12.7 \text{ feet} = -62.3 \text{ feet} \]

So, the correct statement is that the diver is currently 62.3 feet below sea level. If it needs to be emphasized in terms of depth, the answer is 62.3 feet below sea level.

If you meant the depth in a more positive manner (as in "how far above sea level" or "how much closer to surface"), you could say "62.3 feet below sea level" or just state 62.3 feet deep.

Thank you for your patience!