A baby mango tree stands 2.6 meters above the ground. Its roots extend 7/5 meters below the ground. Which of the following expressions represent the difference in elevation between the top of the mango tree and the tips of its roots?

A: | 2.6-7/5 |
B: | 7/5-2.6 |
C: None of the above

To be honest, I am leaning towards answer choice C

Respuesta :

Yes  C 
The actual elevation id 2.6 + 7/5

Answer:

Option C is correct that is none of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

Height of the mango tree = 2.6 meters.

Depth up to which roots of mango tree extend = [tex]\frac{7}{5}\:meters[/tex]

We need to find expressions that represent the difference in elevation between the top of the mango tree and the tips of its roots

⇒ we need to find the distance between top of the mango and tip of the tree.

Distance = Distance between ground & top of tree + distance between ground & tip of root

              [tex]=2.6+\frac{7}{5}[/tex]

              [tex]=2.6+1.4[/tex]

              [tex]=4\:meters[/tex]

Therefore, Option C is correct that is none of the above.