A diver descends 20 feet underwater from a boat on the surface of the lake. He then rose 12 feet and descends another 18 feet. Find his final position.
A
13 feet below the surface of the lake
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B
17 feet below the surface of the lake
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C
21 feet below the surface of the lake
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D
26 feet below the surface of the lake
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Solution
The correct option is D26 feet below the surface of the lake Let the initial position of the diver be 0.
Descend of 20 feet =−20
Rise of 12 feet =+12
Descend of 18 feet =−18
Therefore, final position of the diver =−20+12–18=−26 feet
Hence, the man is now at 26 feet below the surface of the lake.