Question

A building's basement is 12 feet below ground. If the total length of the building from basement to roof is 62 feet, what is the building's elevation above ground?
Responses


A 38 feet38 feet


B 50 feet50 feet


C 62 feet62 feet


D 74 feet

Answer 1

To find the building's elevation above ground, subtract the depth of the basement from the total length of the building.

62 feet - 12 feet = 50 feet

Therefore, the building's elevation above ground is 50 feet.

The correct answer is B) 50 feet