Question

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A mountain climber ascends a mountain to its peak. The peak is 10,740 ft above sea level. The climber then descends 400 ft to meet a fellow climber. Find the climber's elevation above sea level after meeting the other climber.

A. 10,740 ft above sea level.
B. 10.340 ft above sea level.
C. 11,140 ft above sea level.
D. 400 ft below sea level.

Answer 1

B. 10,340

Explanation:

The peak is 10,740, since they descend 400, it is subtraction. 10,740 - 400 is 10,340.

Answer 2

10,340 ft

Explanation:

the peak is 10,740 ft and since the climber is at the peak, that's their elevation.

he goes down 400 ft so its 10,470 - 400 which is 10,340