Question

Elevator 1 in a building moved from ground position to a final position of +13 feet. Elevator 2 in the same building moved from ground to a final position of −10 feet. Which statement best describes the final positions of these two elevators? (5 points)
Question 4 options:

1)

Elevator 1 is 13 feet above ground level, and Elevator 2 is 10 feet below the position of Elevator 1.

2)

Elevator 1 is 13 feet below ground level, and Elevator 2 is 10 feet above the position of Elevator 1.

3)

Elevator 1 is 13 feet below ground level, and Elevator 2 is 10 feet above ground level.

4)

Elevator 1 is 13 feet above ground level, and Elevator 2 is 10 feet below ground level.

Answer 1

Answer:

Elevator 1 is 12 feet above ground level, and Elevator 2 is 15 feet below the position of Elevator 1. We are given that Elevator 1 is "+12 feet" and Elevator 2 is "-15 feet" meaning 15 feet below that of Elevator 1 (because they said it was where it was at Elevator 1 ground level prior), so this should be your answer "A".

Step-by-step explanation:

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