Question

Chris and Michelle are professional divers. During one of their dives, Chris goes 30 meters below the surface of the water, and Michelle dives 13 meters below Chris. What is Michelle's position in meters?

Answer 1

43 m

Explanation:

We measure the depth of the dive as the distance beneath the surface of the water. If Chris goes 30 m below the surface and Michelle 13 m further down, then Michelle's position will be 43 m.

Answer 2

Michelle’s position would be 43 meters below the waters surface