Question

The highest point in a country has an elevation of 14874 feet. The lowest point in a country is at 982 feet below sea level. How much higher is the highest point than the lowest​ point?

Answer 1

15856

Explanation:

• The highest point is 14874 feet above the ground
• The lowest point is 982 feet below the ground
• Therefore the lowest point is -982 feet above the ground
• Subtraction

14874 - (-982)

14874 + 982

15856 feet difference