Question

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Elevator 1 in an office building moved from ground position to a final position of +12 feet. Elevator 2 in the same building moved from ground to a final position of −15 feet. Which statement best describes the final positions of these two elevators?

Answer 1

Elevator 1 is 12 feet above ground level, and Elevator 2 is 15 feet below the position of Elevator 1.

Elevator 1 is 12 feet below ground level, and Elevator 2 is 15 feet above the position of Elevator 1.

Elevator 1 is 12 feet above ground level, and Elevator 2 is 15 feet below ground level.

Elevator 1 is 12 feet below ground level, and Elevator 2 is 15 feet above ground level.

Answer 2

Okay, I am back again...one second.

Answer 3

okay :)

Answer 4

Okay, well which answers can we eliminate almost instantly?

Answer 5

@Tal_Tal

Answer 6

It's definitely not A and C, because it says ABOVE the ground. Bringing us down to B and D. What answer do you think it is?

Answer 7

@EliLightE I want her to figure it out...give her a second.

Answer 8

D?

Answer 9

Nope. So they are both at ground level correct? @Tal_Tal

Answer 10

C

Answer 11

Therefore, Building 1 is 12 feet above ground level right?

Answer 12

Yes

Answer 13

and yes, C is correct, because Building 2 is 15 feet below ground level.

Answer 14

Correct! don't forget to fan and medal!

Answer 15

Thanks!

Answer 16

Here are two important key words.
+12 feet above ground <-- Meaning 12 feet above ground
-15 feet above ground <-- Meaning 15 feet below ground

That's my tip of advice next time you see a question like that. Hope you understand how this works! ~Q

Answer 17

You are welcome! :)