Question

The summit of a mountain pass is 8,050 ft above sea level. the valley below is 12 and 1/2 ft below sea level. what is the vertical distance between the summit and the valley
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Answer 1

Answer:

Vertical distance between the valley and the summit = 8062.5 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Distances above the sea level are denoted by positive notations and below the sea level by negative notation.

Summit of a mountain pass = 8050 (above the sea level)

Valley below the sea level = 12 and half ft = (-12.5) ft

Distance between the summit and the valley = 8050 - (-12.5)

                                                                           = 8050 + 12.5

                                                                           = 8062.5 ft

Therefore, Vertical distance = 8062.5 ft will be the answer.