Question

A dolphin is at the surface of rhe water and then descends to a depth of 4 1/2 feet then the dolphin swims down another 2 3/4 feet what is the location of the dolphin relative to the surface of the water

Answer 1

Answer:

   down 7 1/4 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

4 1/2 + 2 3/4 = 4 2/4 + 2 3/4 = (4+2) +(2/4 +3/4) = 6 +5/4 = 7 1/4

The dolphin is 7 1/4 feet below the surface.