Lindsey went skydiving. When she jumped out of the plane, its elevation was 13,000 feet. She was in free-fall for 10,000 feet, and then she deployed her parachute. At what elevation did Lindsey deploy her parachute?

Question

A.
-3,000 feet
B.
-16,000 feet
C.
3,000 feet
D.
16,000 feet

Answer 1

Lindsey started at an elevation of 13,000 feet and fell 10,000 feet during her free fall. To find out the elevation at which she deployed her parachute, we subtract the distance she fell from her starting elevation:

\[ 13,000 \text{ feet} - 10,000 \text{ feet} = 3,000 \text{ feet} \]

Thus, Lindsey deployed her parachute at an elevation of 3,000 feet.

The correct answer is C. 3,000 feet.