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A miner descended 1500 feet into a mine. While in the mine, he then rose 1200 feet and then descended 850 feet. What was the miner's net gain or loss in altitude?

A.

1150 ft

B.
–550 ft

C.
–1150 ft

D.
550 ft

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A miner descended 1500 feet into a mine. While in the mine, he then rose 1200 feet and then descended 850 feet. What was the miner's net gain or loss in altitude? 	
	
 
A.
	

1150 ft
	
 
B.
	–550 ft
	
 
C.
	–1150 ft
	
 
D.
	550 ft

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Okay, so you take the -1500 and add a positive 1200. You have -300 left. Then, you add -850. Add -300 and -850 to get your answer!

anonymous · Answer

So, it'll be C.
C = -1150 ft.