Question

A submarine was situated 800 feet below sea level.

If it ascends 275 feet, what is it's new position relative to the sea level?
O 29 ft
O-525 ft
O 500 ft
525 ft

Answer 1

Answer: New position = -525 ft or 525 ft below the sea level

Step-by-step explanation :Lets h be the height of the sea.Given:A submarine was situated 800 feet below sea level.It is ascends 275 feet.We know that h = 0 on the surface of the sea.When we go below the surface vertically inside the sea the height will become negative.So the submarine was situated h = -800 feet below the sea level, and it is ascends 275 feet from -800 feet.So the new height of the submarine is.

Answer 2

O 525 ft

Explanation:

If a submarine is initially situated 800 feet below sea level and it ascends 275 feet, its new position relative to sea level can be found by adding the ascent to its initial depth.

Initial depth: 800 feet below sea level = -800 feet

Ascent: +275 feet

New position relative to sea level = Initial depth + Ascent

New position relative to sea level = -800 ft + 275 ft

New position relative to sea level = -525 feet

So, the submarine's new position relative to sea level is -525 feet. However, since it has ascended, it is now 525 feet below the sea level.

Since distance can't be negative.

Therefore, the correct option is:

O 525 ft