Question

Helene, a hiker, starts at an elevation of 27 feet above sea level and descends 32 feet during her hike to base camp. Which

describes the elevation of base camp?
5 feet above sea level
5 feet below sea level
59 feet above sea level
59 feet below sea level

Answer 1

The answer is B. I just got it right on edgenuity.

Explanation:

Answer 2

B: 5 ft below sea level

Explanation:

you start out at 27 above (+) then you descend 32 ft (-) which means you go down.

so you take 27 - 32 = - 5