Question

Amanda makes a dive from a springboard at a swimming pool.The board is 3 1/2 feet above the surface of the water. The total length of
her dive is 8 3/4 feet. How far below the surface of the water is amanda at the end of the dive.

Answer 1

that would be 8 3/4 - 3 1/2  = 8 3/4 - 3 2/4  = 5 1/4 feet  Answer

Answer 2

5 1/4 feet (the answer)