Question

Matthew biked for 4 days across an island. He started at the shoreline, which is at an elevation of 0 feet. At the end of day 1, Matthew had gained 3,200 feet in elevation. At the end of day 2, he had gained an additional 1,830 feet in elevation.On day 3, Matthew biked down to the shoreline on the other side of the island, which is also at an elevation of 0 feet. How many feet in elevation did he lose on day 3?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is 5,030 feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is stated that his starting point is at an elevation of 0 feet. He climbs 3.200 feet on the first day and then adds another 1.830 feet on the second day. This makes his total elevation 3,200 + 1,830 = 5.030 feet.

As he reaches the other side of the island on the 3rd day which is at an elevation of 0 feet as well, he loses all the elevation he gained on days 1 and 2, which is 5,030 feet.

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