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Mandy was flying in a helicopter at an altitude of 500 feet. The helicopter descended 450 feet. What is Mandy's altitude now

User Kamal Lama
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500 - 450= 50
Descended means decrease so subtract
User Sinaza
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500-450=50. 50 feet altitude.
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