Question

Jacinta drove from the mountains to the desert. She went from 8,560 feet above sea level to 122 feet below sea level.

If she drove at a constant speed for six hours, which statement represents her rate of change in elevation?

Answer 1

Answer: The statement that is true about her rate of change in elevation is She descended at a rate of 1,447 feet per hour.

Step-by-step explanation:

Add the feet above sea level with the feet below sea level

8,560 + 122 = 8,682

now divide the time if took her to drive with the answer above

8,682/6 = 1447