Word Problems #1

The highest point in the United States is Mount McKinley at 20,320 feet above sea level. The lowest point in the United States is Death Valley at 282 feet below sea level. What is the difference in the elevations?

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The highest point in California is Mount Whitney at 14,494 feet above sea level. The lowest point in California is Death Valley at 282 feet below sea level. What is the difference in the elevations?

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In January, the normal high temperature in Barrow, Alaska, is 12 degrees warmer than its normal low temperature. If Barrow’s normal low temperature is -19 F in January, what is its normal high temperature?

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In January, the normal high temperature in Moscow, Russia is 12 degrees warmer than its normal low temperature. If Moscow's normal low temperature is -26 F in January, what is its normal high temperature?

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In January, the normal high temperature in Atlanta, Georgia, is 24 degrees warmer than its normal low temperature. If Barrow’s normal low temperature is -2 F in January, what is its normal high temperature?

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At the beginning of the week, you have $42 in your savings account. During the week, you deposit $25 and withdraw $36. How much money is in your account at the end of the week?

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At the beginning of the week, you have $37 in your savings account. During the week, you deposit $15, withdraw $45, then deposit $28. How much money is in your account at the end of the week?

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Sonny has $75 to spend. The purchase he wants to make requires $93. If he borrows the extra money that he needs, how much does he need to borrow?

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