SOLUTION: A mountian with a base 5,914 feet below sea level rises 19,287 feet. What is the elevation above sea level of its peak? What is the elevation of mountain's Peak?

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Question 175814: A mountian with a base 5,914 feet below sea level rises 19,287 feet. What is the elevation above sea level of its peak? What is the elevation of mountain's Peak?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A mountian with a base 5,914 feet below sea level rises 19,287 feet. What is the elevation above sea level of its peak? What is the elevation of mountain's Peak?
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Draw the picture.
Height of the mountain above sea level = 19,287-5914 = 13,373 ft.
Same answer for both questions.
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Cheers,
Stan H.