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
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
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