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? (5 points)

Elevator 1 is 18 feet below ground level, and Elevator 2 is 20 feet above ground level.
Elevator 1 is 18 feet above ground level, and Elevator 2 is 20 feet below ground level.
Elevator 1 is 18 feet above ground level, and Elevator 2 is 20 feet below the position of Elevator 1.
Elevator 1 is 18 feet below ground level, and Elevator 2 is 20 feet above the position of Elevator 1.
5.

Answer 1

b or c

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer B

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

Explanation:

Both started at ground level or 0

Elevator 1 = 0 + 18 = 18

Elevator 2 = 0 -20 = -20