A mountain peak is 12,200 feet above sea level. The valley below is 218 feet below sea level. How far is it from the peak to the valley?

Responses
A −12,418 feet−12,418 feet
B −11,982 feet−11,982 feet
C 11,982 feet11,982 feet
D 12,418 feet

1 answer

The total distance from the peak to the valley is the sum of the distance above sea level and the distance below sea level.
12,200 feet (peak above sea level) + 218 feet (valley below sea level) = 12,418 feet.

Therefore, the correct answer is D) 12,418 feet.