Question

An airplane is flying at an altitude of 3,000 ft. The pilot dives 988 feet and then rapidly climbs 748 feet. The pilot then dives again 885 feet before making another climb of 1,099 feet. How far above or below an altitude of 3,000 feet is the airplane? A. 26 feet below B. 26 feet above C. 248 feet below D. 248 feet above

Answer 1

A 26 feet below

Explanation:

3,000 - 988 + 748 - 885 + 1,099 = 2,974