Question

A mountain climber starts a climb at an elevation of 453 feet above sea level. At his first rest stop he has climbed 162 feet, and by his second rest stop he has climbed another 207 feet. It's getting late in the day, so the climber starts his way down. If the climber descends 285 feet, how much does he need to ascend or descend to return to the original staring point?

A) ascend 84 feet

B) ascend 78 feet

C) descend 84 feet

D) descend 78 feet

Answer 1

Solution:-

Climbed at his first rest stop = 162 feet

Climbed at his second rest stop = 207 feet

Total climbed = 162 feet + 207 feet = 369 feet

Descends = 285 feet

His position from the starting point = 369 - 285

= 84 feet Above the starting point

Therefore, he has to descend 84 feet to return to the original starting point.

Answer.