Question

Which situation involves a change modeled by a positive number but an end result modeled by a negative number? A.Leo enters an elevator on the second floor and goes down four floors. B. A plane, flying at an altitude of 300 feet, descends 50 feet. C. Irene is scuba diving at –30 feet. She swims 10 feet toward the surface to watch a school of fish. D. April owes her brother $5. On Friday, she gets $10 for her allowance.

Answer 1

The positive number but a negative result would be :

C. Irene is scuba diving at –30 feet. She swims 10 feet toward the surface to watch a school of fish.

The positive value is she swam 10 feet up to the surface, but she is still below the surface, which would be a negative result.

Answer 2

Answer:

I believe C is correct!