Question

A scuba diver is at an elevation of 53 feet below sea level. A hiker is at an elevation of 228 feet above sea level.

What is the difference in elevation between the scuba diver and the hiker, in feet?

Answer 1

To find the difference in elevation between the scuba diver and the hiker, we can first express their elevations in terms of feet relative to sea level:

- The scuba diver's elevation is -53 feet (53 feet below sea level).
- The hiker's elevation is +228 feet (228 feet above sea level).

To find the difference in elevation, we need to calculate:

\[
\text{Difference in elevation} = \text{Elevation of hiker} - \text{Elevation of diver}
\]

Substituting the values:

\[
\text{Difference in elevation} = 228 - (-53)
\]
\[
= 228 + 53
\]
\[
= 281 \text{ feet}
\]

Therefore, the difference in elevation between the scuba diver and the hiker is 281 feet.