Question

Elevator 1 in a hotel moved from ground position to a final position of +18 feet. Elevator 2 in the same building moved from ground to a final position of −20 feet. Which statement best describes the final positions of these two elevators?

A. Elevator 1 is 18 feet below ground level, and Elevator 2 is 20 feet above ground level.
B. Elevator 1 is 18 feet above ground level, and Elevator 2 is 20 feet below ground level.
C. Elevator 1 is 18 feet above ground level, and Elevator 2 is 20 feet below the position of Elevator 1.
D. Elevator 1 is 18 feet below ground level, and Elevator 2 is 20 feet above the position of Elevator 1.

Answer 1

B. Elevator 1 is 18 feet above ground level, and Elevator 2 is 20 feet below ground level.

Explanation:

"+" represents positive numbers, and "-" represents negative numbers.

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

because since they say elevator 1 is +18 and elevator 2 is -20 and they didnt state anything else so it would be B.