The water level is a number that indicates whether the level is above or below normal using positive or negative values. After a heavy storm, the water level of a river is −3.7 feet. This level is 1/2 times 2.5 feet more than the previous water level.
What was the previous water level?
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The previous water level of the river was [Choose] feet.
A. -18.5
B. -9.9
C. -4.9
D. -4.3