Shana climbed a set of stairs and stopped on the middle step. She then walked down 2 steps, up 4 steps, and down 3 steps. Finally she walked up 5 steps and was at the top of the stairs. How many steps are in the set of stairs? (1 point)

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Shana climbed a set of stairs and stopped on the middle step.  She then walked down 2 steps, up 4 steps, and down 3 steps.  Finally she walked up 5 steps and was at the top of the stairs.  How many steps are in the set of stairs?  (1 point)

cathyangs · Answer

i believe it's 11...

radar · Answer

from the middle step she went (-2+4-3+5) to the top that equates to 9-5 or 4 steps from the middle step to the top.

Wouldn't that mean from the middle there is 4 up and 4 down for a total of 9 steps????  Inquiring minds need to know. lol