Question

Most of Mauna Kea, a volcano on Hawaii, lies below sea level. If this volcano begins at 5998 meters below sea level and then rises 10,203 meters, find the height of the volcano above sea level.

Answer 1

Height of volcano above sea level is 4205m.

Explanation:

Step 1

Height of volcano below sea level: 5998m

Step 2

Total height of volcano below and above sea level:

10203m

Step 3

Subtract height of volcano below sea level from total height of volcano to get height of volcano above sea level:

10203 - 5998

Step 4

Subtract the terms:

10203 - 5998 = 4205