From 500 metres above sea level, Jonathan took off in his helicopter and ascended 200 metres. What is Jonathan's elevation now?
Question
From 500 metres above sea level, Jonathan took off in his helicopter and ascended 200 metres. What is Jonathan's elevation now?
Solution
Jonathan started at an elevation of 500 metres above sea level. He then ascended, or went up, by 200 metres. To find his new elevation, you add the distance he ascended to his original elevation.
Step 1: Identify the original elevation Jonathan's original elevation is 500 metres above sea level.
Step 2: Identify the change in elevation Jonathan ascended 200 metres.
Step 3: Add the change in elevation to the original elevation 500 metres (original elevation) + 200 metres (ascended distance) = 700 metres
So, Jonathan's elevation now is 700 metres above sea level.
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