Question

A baby mango tree stands 2.6 meters above the ground. Its roots extend 7/5 meters below the ground. Which of the following expressions represent the difference in elevation between the top of the mango tree and the tips of its roots?

A: | 2.6-7/5 |
B: | 7/5-2.6 |
C: None of the above

To be honest, I am leaning towards answer choice C

Answer 1

Yes C
The actual elevation id 2.6 + 7/5

Answer 2

Option C is correct that is none of the above.

Explanation:

Height of the mango tree = 2.6 meters.

Depth up to which roots of mango tree extend =
`(7)/(5)\:meters`

We need to find expressions that represent the difference in elevation between the top of the mango tree and the tips of its roots

⇒ we need to find the distance between top of the mango and tip of the tree.

Distance = Distance between ground & top of tree + distance between ground & tip of root

`=2.6+(7)/(5)`

`=2.6+1.4`

`=4\:meters`

Therefore, Option C is correct that is none of the above.