Hi! Let's analyze the sentences attached in the image:
a. They spent more minutes maintaining a constant elevation than decreasing.
False. They just maintain a constant elevation at 11100feet (15min) and at 2800feet (15min), while they spent 90 minutes decreasing.
b. They spent more minutes maintaining a constant elevation than increasing.
False. They just maintain a constant elevation at 11100feet (15min) and at 2800feet (15min), while they spent 60 minutes increasing.
c. They spent more time decreasing the elevation than increasing.
True. They spent 90 minutes decreasing and 60 minutes increasing. So, 90>60.
d. They spent more time increasing the elevation than decreasing.
False. They spent 60 minutes increasing and 90 minutes decreasing, so 60<90.
