The highest point in California is Mt. Whitney, which has a elevation of 14,494 feet above sea level. The lowest point in California is death valley, which has an elevation of 282 feet below sea level, What is the difference in elevation between these two points.
A.14,212 feet
B.14,676 feet
C.14,776 feet
D.282 feet

Question

The highest point in California is Mt. Whitney, which has a elevation of 14,494 feet above sea level. The lowest point in California is death valley, which has an elevation of 282 feet below sea level, What is the difference in elevation between these two points.
A.14,212 feet
B.14,676 feet 
C.14,776 feet 
D.282 feet

abhisar · Answer

Hi Ash !

ashsmashum1290 · Answer

hi

abhisar · Answer

Ummm..looks like it's an easy one once you draw a diagram depicting the question.

abhisar · Answer

Have you tried to solve it on your own first?

ashsmashum1290 · Answer

yes

abhisar · Answer

Ok, that;s good. May I know what is your approach and where are stuck?

ashsmashum1290 · Answer

oh i know do i have to minus not add right?

ashsmashum1290 · Answer

i kept on getting it wrong because i was adding

abhisar · Answer

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abhisar · Answer

Does the diagram helps you?

ashsmashum1290 · Answer

yes

abhisar · Answer

So, the correct answer should be?

ashsmashum1290 · Answer

so 14,494-282=14,212 so i think it's A

abhisar · Answer

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