A place is 42m above the sea level and another is 38m below sea level,what is the difference between the two places

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Height of place A = 42 m from sea level
Height of place B = -38 m from sea level (i.e. 38metres below)

So, difference in the heights is 42 - (-38) = 42+38=80m

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A place is 42m above the sea level and another is 38m below sea level,what is the difference between the two places

Height of place A = 42 m from sea level Height of place B = -38 m from sea level (i.e. 38metres below) So, difference in the heights is 42 - (-38) = 42+38=80m

Height of place A = 42 m from sea level
Height of place B = -38 m from sea level (i.e. 38metres below)

So, difference in the heights is 42 - (-38) = 42+38=80m