a party of hikers stops for a rest 101 meters below the rim.then they descend another 52 meters.what is their new altitude

Question

The surface ,or rim ,of a canyon is at an altitude of58 meters.on a hike down into the the canyon;a party of hikers stops for a fest 101 meters below the rim?then they descend 52 meters.

what is their new altitude?

Answer 1

58 - 101 - 52

-43 - 52

-95

 

The new altitude is -95 meters. This is often stated as 95 meters below sea level.