Solve the problem.
-A bike road race starts at an elevation of 870 feet and passes through 5 stages where the elevation changes by -438 ft, 574 ft, -134 ft, 514 ft, and 317 ft. At what elevation does the race end?
A)1565 ft
B)1703 ft
C)-2847 ft
D)2847 ft

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The final elevation is calculated by adding the initial elevation to the sum of the elevation changes: 870 + (-438) + 574 + (-134) + 514 + 317 = 1703 feet.

Solve the Problem. -A Bike Road Race Starts at an Elevation of 870