Sylvie and Bono hiked to the 6,288-ft summit of Mount Washington, then hiked to Carter Notch Hut for the night. Carter Notch Hut is located at an elevation of 3,288 ft.

A number line going from negative 4000 to positive 4000 in increments of 1000.

Which point represents the change of elevation in feet on the hike from the summit to Carter Notch Hut?
A –4000
B –3000
C 3000
D 4000

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Sylvie and Bono hiked to the 6,288-ft summit of Mount Washington, then hiked to Carter Notch Hut for the night. Carter Notch Hut is located at an elevation of 3,288 ft.

A number line going from negative 4000 to positive 4000 in increments of 1000.

Which point represents the change of elevation in feet on the hike from the summit to Carter Notch Hut?
A –4000
B –3000
C 3000
D 4000

Mercury · Answer

old question but will respond to help out future users

the elevation from the summit to the Carter Notch Hut ---> subtract the elevation of Carter Notch, minus the elevation of the summit