Question

The top of a cliff overlooking the ocean is 250 feet above sea level. The sea floor at the foot of the cliff is 40 feet below sea level. A rock falls off the cliff and drops toe the sea floor. What number represents the change in elevation of the rock.

Answer 1

The change in elevation of the rock is 290 feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

The change in elevation of the rock can be calculated by finding the difference in height between the top of the cliff and the sea floor.

Given that the top of the cliff is 250 feet above sea level and the sea floor is 40 feet below sea level, we can calculate the change in elevation by subtracting the elevation of the sea floor from the elevation of the top of the cliff.

The change in elevation is therefore 250 feet - (-40 feet), which simplifies to 250 feet + 40 feet = 290 feet. So, the number that represents the change in elevation of the rock is 290 feet.

Answer 2

Question is a little confusing but I will say -290?