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Death Valley has an altitude that is below sea level. Which situation describes a hiker in Death Valley who hikes until he reaches an altitude of 0 feet?

A - The hiker starts at 0 feet then decreases their altitude by 10 feet.
B - The hiker starts at -10 feet then decreases their altitude by 10 feet.
C - The hiker starts at 10 feet then increases their altitude by 10 feet.
D - The hiker starts at -10 feet then increases their altitude by 10 feet.

User LvN
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Answer : D because they started below 0 then reached 0
User Randeep
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Answer: D

Explanation:

Think of it logically: A and C are not below sea level so you can cross them out. And B doesn't work because if you decrease -10 by 10 you get -20. So, D is correct.

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