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A mountain climber ascends a mountain to its peak. The peak is 12,740 ft above sea level. The climber then descends 200 ft to meet a fellow climber. Find the climber’s elevation above sea level after meeting the other climber.

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The answer is 12,540.

12,740 - 200 = 12,540

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User VilleKoo
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I think it is 12,540, this is because 12,740-200 is equal to 12,540
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