Question

She begins at sea level, which is an elevation of o feet.

She travels down 27.2 feet.
She then ascends 2.1 feet.
Next, she descends a second time, 19.6 feet.
How many feet must she now rise to get back to sea level?

Answer 1

She will need to rise 55.4 feet.

Explanation:

-27.2 feet + 2.1 feet = -25.1

-25.1 + -19.6 = 44.6

100- 44.6 = 55.4 feet