Town M is 282 feet below sea level. Town R is 679 feet above sea level. How much higher, in feet is Town R than M?

Mathematics

1 answer:

Genrish500 [490]3 years ago

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Given parameters:

Elevation of Town M = 282ft

Elevation of Town R = 679ft

Unknown:

How much higher is Town R than M = ?

Solution:

Town M lies below the sea level whereas Town R is above the sea level.

Graphically:

Town R 679ft

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↔↔↔ Sea level

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Town M 282ft

Town R is 282ft + 679ft higher than Town M = 961ft

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