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Elevation Change
publish date: 1969/12/31 00:00:00 UTC
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A diver is at 30 meters below sea level (-30m) and ascends to a position 12 meters below sea level (-12m). What is the total change in the diver's elevation?
Correct Answer
18m
Explanation
Subtract the initial position from the final: -12 - (-30) = -12 + 30 = 18.
Reference
Mathematics for college students