Question

SOMEONE HELP!! The Statue of Liberty in New York stands on top of a foundation and a pedestal. The statue, including foundation and pedestal, measures about 305 feet from the ground to the top of the statue’s torch. The statue herself stands 151 feet. What is the height of the foundation and pedestal?

A. 146 feet

B. 154 feet

C. 254 feet

D. 256 feet

Answer 1

B. 154 feet

Explanation:

Since we know the statue stands with the foundation and pedestal 305 feet, and with out the foundation and pedestal 151 feet, to find the height of the foundation and pedestal subtract 151 from 305.

305 - 151 = 154