Considering the situation described, it is found that the elevation of Ray is of -38.4 meters, that is, 38.4 meters below the surface of the ocean.
In this problem, Ray's elevation is given relative to Jim.
We have that:
Then:
-29.23 - 9.17 = -38.4.
The elevation of Ray is of -38.4 meters, that is, 38.4 meters below the surface of the ocean.
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