To calculate how far the coaster needs to drop or climb to be back at ground level, we need to find the difference between its total ascent and total descent.
Total ascent = 110 feet + 135 feet = 245 feet.
Total descent = 65 feet.
To find how far the coaster needs to drop or climb to be back at ground level, we need to subtract the total descent from the total ascent:
245 feet - 65 feet = <<245-65=180>>180 feet.
Therefore, the coaster needs to drop or climb 180 feet to be back at ground level.
A roller coaster climbs 110 feet from ground level then drops 65 feet before climbing another 135 feet. How far does the coaster need to drop or climb to be back at ground level.
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