Aconcagua is about 6,961 metres high and Fitz Roy about 3,405 metres. How many metres higher is Aconcagua?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 3,556 metres
- Step 1: Subtract 3,405 from 6,961. Step 2. The result is 3,556. Answer: 3,556 metres. Why not the others: The others are subtraction errors.
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