Question

A scuba diver swam 96 feet beneath the surface of the lake.he then climb up 49 feet .wat is the depth now?

Answer 1

Answer:

The depth now is 47 feet below the surface of the lake

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Determine initial depth

Initial depth=surface level-depth below surface

where;

Surface level=0, since its the point of reference

depth below surface=96 feet

replacing;

Initial depth=(0-96)=-96 feet

Step 2: Final depth

Final depth=Initial depth+distance covered

where;

Initial depth=-96 feet

distance covered=+49 feet since the scuba driver moves towards the surface

replacing;

distance covered=-96+49=-47 feet

The depth now is 47 feet below the surface of the lake