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You are at an elevation of 368 m above the sea level as you start the motor ride. During the ride, your elevation changes by the following meters: 544 𝑚, −278 𝑚, 110 𝑚, −132 𝑚, 488 𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 90 𝑚. What is your elevation relative to sea level at the end of the ride?

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Total depth of elevation= 380m

now, during the ride, elevation changes by the following meters 544 m, −278 m, 110m,−132 m, 488m,840m,90m

therefore,

Elevation relative to the sea level at the end of the ride = 380+[544+(-278)+110+(-132)+488+(-840)+90]=362m

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