A submarine's position is 600 feet below sea level. It descends 218 feet. What is the submarine's new elevation?

3 answers

The submarine's new elevation would be 600 - 218 = <<600-218=382>>382 feet below sea level.
A submarine's position is 600 feet below sea level. It descends 218 feet. What is the submarine's new elevation?
Responses

A -818 ft-818 ft

B -600 ft -600 ft

C -382 ft -382 ft

D 382 ft
The submarine's new elevation would be 600 - 218 = 382 feet below sea level.
Therefore, the correct answer is C: -382 ft.