Question

Starting at sea level, a kingfisher flew to an elevation of 3714 feet. Spotting a fish below, the bird descended 4156 feet and caught the fish.What was the elevation of the fish?

Answer 1

Explanation:

a) 37.25 - 251/6

b) -27.5/6 feet, that is below sea level

Answer 2

-442 feet

Explanation:

3714 -4156 = -442

The elevation of the fish was -442 feet, using the given numbers.

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Unfortunately, the bird died of the bends while surfacing from that depth.