SOLUTION: QUESTION: Conor is scuba diving at a depth of 52.8 feet below sea level. Thiry mins later, he is at a depth of 40 feet below sea level. What is his change in depth? Did he go up or

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Question 14474: QUESTION: Conor is scuba diving at a depth of 52.8 feet below sea level. Thiry mins later, he is at a depth of 40 feet below sea level. What is his change in depth? Did he go up or down?
Answer by Alwayscheerful(414) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a man is 52.8 feet below sea level and goes to 40 feet below sea level, he has definately risen. To calculate how far he rose, you just subtract.
subtraction_cartoon+%2852.8%2C+40%29
You should that he risen 12.8 feet.
Hope this helps!