Solve the Problem. -A Plane Is Flying at a Height of 15,441 Feet

question 187

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A plane is flying at a height of 15,441 feet above the surface of the ocean. The depth of the ocean directly below the plane is 19,573 feet. What is the vertical distance between the plane and the floor of the ocean?

• A) 4132 ft
• B) 35,114 ft
• C) 35,014 ft
• D) 4232 ft

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