Solve the problem.
-The ocean surface is at 0 ft elevation. A diver is underwater at an elevation of -127 ft near a rock formation. In this area, the ocean floor has an elevation of -399 ft. The rock formation rises to a
Peak 238 ft above the ocean floor. How many feet above the top of the rock formation is the diver?
A)161 ft
B)111 ft
C)34 ft
D)272 ft

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The peak of the rock formation is 238 ft above the ocean floor, which is at -399 ft. So, the elevation of the peak is -399 + 238 = -161 ft. The diver is at -127 ft. Therefore, the diver is -127 - (-161) = 34 ft above the top of the rock formation.

Solve the Problem. -The Ocean Surface Is at 0 Ft Elevation. a Diver