Question

A miner descended 1200 feet into a mine. While in the mine, he then rose 450 feet and then descended 150 feet. What was the miner's net gain or loss in altitude? 1500 ft 600 ft –1500 ft –900 ft

Answer 1

So, let's solve it!
If he rose 450:
1200 + 450 = 1650
If he descended 150:
1650-150 = 1500
1500 feet, his net gain is -300 feet, his loss is 300 feet

Answer 2

The net loss is 1150