Charter flying service
Henry and Wayne operate a charter flying service out of Breckenridge, which has an elevation of 9,600 feet above sea level.
Henry has two flights scheduled for the day. He is taking a couple from Breckenridge to Hamilton, which has a 35% elevation drop. At Hamilton, he is picking up three businessmen and taking them to Denver, which has a 15% elevation drop from Hamilton. This puts them at an elevation of what, feet above sea level?
Henry has two flights scheduled for the day. He is taking a couple from Breckenridge to Hamilton, which has a 35% elevation drop. At Hamilton, he is picking up three businessmen and taking them to Denver, which has a 15% elevation drop from Hamilton. This puts them at an elevation of what, feet above sea level?
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