Question

The elevations of five points below sea level are given here. Which elevation is closest to sea level? A. -50 feet B. -68 feet C. -77 feet D. -86 feet E. -97 feet

Answer 1

Explanation:

A. 50

Answer 2

A. -50 feet

Explanation:

To find the number closest to sea level, take the absolute value of each number and see which is closest to zero.

A. -50 feet abs (-50) = 50

B. -68 feet abs (-68) = 68

C. -77 feet abs (-77) = 77

D. -86 feet abs ( -86) = 86

E. -97 feet abs (-97) = 97

The smallest number is 50. -50 ft is closest to sea level