Question 1208135: Mauna Kea, a dormant shield volcano on the island of Hawai’i, is the
state’s highest point at 13,803 feet above sea level. A large portion of
the volcano is below sea level, so when measured from the ocean
floor, its total height is 33,100 feet.
Which distance is greatest and by how many feet?
Ⓐ the distance between the peak of Mauna Kea and sea level; by
13,803 feet
Ⓑ the distance between the peak of Mauna Kea and sea level; by
33,100 feet
Ⓒ the distance between the base of Mauna Kea on the ocean floor
and sea level; by 19,297 feet
Ⓓ the distance between the base of Mauna Kea on the ocean floor
and sea level; by 13,803 feet
Answer by ikleyn(52903)   (Show Source):
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Similar question can be found in a composition "Gargantua and Pantagruel" of the famous French writer
François Rabelais (16th century)
- If you had to travel to Cahusac, what would you prefer - to ride a goose or to pull a pig on a string?
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