Answer:
A.) Henry
B.) Thomas
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the following :
Henry's elevation = 10feets relative to sea level
Thomas elevation = -12 1/2 that is (-25/2) feet relative to sea level
Person with greater elevation:
Elevation can be described as height, in this case, the sea level used as the reference point. Therefore, a positive distance denotes an elevation above the reference point (which is the sea level). Therefore, Henry has a greater elevation of 10 feet( a distance above 0).
B) Who is farther from sea level:
This can be calculated by comparing the absolute distance between the elevation of both Henry and Thomas relative to the reference point(sea level)
Take reference point as 0
Absolute distances relative to sea level:
Henry's distance | 10 - 0 | = 10
Thomas's distance | -(25/2)- 0 | = 12 1/2
