State the real number that corresponds to the situation.
-In one state, the highest point is 4950 feet above sea level.
A) $- 4950$
B) 4950

Question

State the real number that corresponds to the situation.
-In one state, the highest point is 4950 feet above sea level. 
A) $- 4950$
B) 4950

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The real number that corresponds to the situation is the actual height above sea level, which is a positive quantity. Therefore, the correct choice is B, which is the positive number 4950. Choice A, $-4950$, is the opposite of the correct answer and indicates a height below sea level.

State the Real Number That Corresponds to the Situation −4950- 4950−4950

State the Real Number That Corresponds to the Situation $- 4950$