Helene, a hiker, starts at an elevation of 27 feet above sea level and descends 32 feet during her hike to base camp. Which

describes the elevation of base camp?

5 feet above sea level

5 feet below sea level

59 feet above sea level

59 feet below sea level

Question

Amelia Randolph

Mathematics

10 November, 09:18

Helene, a hiker, starts at an elevation of 27 feet above sea level and descends 32 feet during her hike to base camp. Which

describes the elevation of base camp?

5 feet above sea level

5 feet below sea level

59 feet above sea level

59 feet below sea level

+5

Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Moriah Larsen · Answer 1

B: 5 ft below sea level

Step-by-step explanation:

you start out at 27 above (+) then you descend 32 ft (-) which means you go down.

so you take 27 - 32 = - 5

Orlando Hurley · Answer 2

Orlando Hurley 10 November, 09:26

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59 feet above sea level

Helene, a hiker, starts at an elevation of 27 feet above sea level and descends 32 feet during her hike to base camp. Whichdescribes the elevation of base camp?5 feet above sea level5 feet below sea level59 feet above sea level59 feet below sea level

Helene, a hiker, starts at an elevation of 27 feet above sea level and descends 32 feet during her hike to base camp. Which

describes the elevation of base camp?

5 feet above sea level

5 feet below sea level

59 feet above sea level

59 feet below sea level