Question

A submarine was sailing at 1200 ft below sea level. We can express this vertical position as −1200 ft. Now, the submarine starts ascending at a constant rate of 50 ft/min. What will be its vertical position after five minutes?

Answer 1

Answer:

-950 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Position change after 5 mins: 50*5=250 ft

New vertical position: -1200+250= -950 ft

Answer 2

Answer:

-950 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Position change after 5 mins: 50*5=250 ft

New vertical position: -1200+250= -950 ft