Question

p. 16 #28 mauna loa depresses the sea floor, resulting in 26,400 more feet added to its height. what is the total height of mauna loa?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify known - height parts

The height above sea - level is 13700 ft and the height below sea - level is 16500 ft.
$13700+16500$

Step2: Add the depression value

We need to add the 26400 ft due to depression of the sea - floor.
$(13700 + 16500)+26400$
First, calculate $13700+16500 = 30200$. Then, $30200+26400=56600$

Answer:

56600 ft