Answer:
-60 3/4m
Step-by-step explanation:
The diver first dives down 50 1/4m, which is represented by the -50 1/4m. He then descends another 10 1/2m down. So -50 1/4m - 10 1/2m.
-50-10=-60
-(1/4)-(1/2)= (1/4)+(1/2)
(1/4+1/2)=(2/8+4/8) you can only add with the same denominators.
=6/8 (simplifies down to 3/4)
The answer depends on the way you solved it.
I am assuming you take the base on which you perceived to be: . 5 and height which is 2.
So you must've ended with 1
But in actuality, you need to use the equation above and plug in 1.5 and 1
Subtract them and you should get 1.25
Do the same to the other side, you should get 6.
.125 x 6 = .875
