Question

Gertrude was climbing the side of a vertical pit. She stopped for a snack at a height of -20 feet (where 0 feet is ground level). After that, she slipped to a height of -32 feet. What is the total gain/loss of feet expressed as an integer?

A) -12 feet
B) -52 feet
C) 12 feet
D) 52 feet

Answer 1

The total gain/loss of feet is -12 feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the total gain/loss of feet, we need to find the difference between the height where Gertrude stopped for a snack (-20 feet) and the height where she slipped (-32 feet). The difference between these two heights will give us the total gain/loss.

Therefore, the total gain/loss of feet is -32 feet - (-20 feet) = -32 feet + 20 feet = -12 feet.

So, the correct answer is option A) -12 feet.