Question

A diver descends to a location of −5014 meters relative to the surface of the water. He then descends another 1012 meters.

Answer 1

Its -60 3/4


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Answer 2

Answer: Using operations with fractions, the diver's final location is:

- 60 3/4 meters relative to the surface of the water (60 3/4 meters below the surface of the water).

Solution:

Initial location: -50 1/4 meters

He descends another 10 1/2 meters: -10 1/2 meters

Final location = Initial location - 10 1/2 meters

Final location = - 50 1/4 meters - 10 1/2 meters

Final location = - (50+10) (1/4+1/2) meters

Final location = - 60 [(1)(1)+2(1)]/4 meters

Final location = - 60 (1+2)/4 meters

Final location = - 60 3/4 meters