Mathematics

Javon Henson

7 December, 17:48

The positions of two divers from the water's surface after a dive are shown:

Jack: - 35 feet

Simon: - 40 feet

Which inequality explains why Jack is closer to the surface than Simon?

A. Because - 35 > - 40, so - 35 is closer to 0 than - 40

B. Because - 35 < - 40, so - 35 is closer to 0 than - 40

c. Because - 35 > - 40, so - 35 is farther from 0 than - 40

D. Because - 35 < - 40, so - 35 is farther from 0 than - 40