A submarine descended 1200 meters below the surface of the water. It then rose 800 meters and then descended 250 meters.

What was the submarine's net gain or loss in altitude? {Note: m stands for Meters}

A. - 1200 m

B. - 650 m

C. - 400 m

D. 650 m

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9 October, 16:25

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Kaydence Fowler · Answer 1

Descending = (-1200)

Ascending = - 1200 + 800 = (-400)

Again, descending = - 400 - 250 = (-650)

So, its 650 m below sea level.

Eduardo Carr · Answer 2

Eduardo Carr 9 October, 16:41

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-1200 + 800 - 250 = - 650

A submarine descended 1200 meters below the surface of the water. It then rose 800 meters and then descended 250 meters.What was the submarine's net gain or loss in altitude? {Note: m stands for Meters}A. - 1200 mB. - 650 mC. - 400 mD. 650 m