Question

Liam descended from the summit of K2 (elevation= 28,251.31 feet) to an elevation of 23,201.06 feet. How many feet did Liam descend? What was his change in elevation?

Answer 1

28,251.31 minus 23,201.06 = 5,050.25  Is that what you were looking for?

Answer 2

Liam descended 5,050.25 feet.

Explanation:

Liam descended from the summit of K2 (elevation= 28,251.31 feet) to an elevation of 23,201.06 feet.

You have to find the difference between 28,251.31 feet and 23,201.06 feet. To find the difference you have to subtract:

`28251.31-23201.06=5050.25` feet

Hence, Liam descended 5,050.25 feet.