Mountain climber joe climbed to a mountain peak that was1200 feet above its base and 1500 feet east of its base. mountain climber bob climbed to a mountain peak that was 900 feet above its base and 1000 feet east of its base.
who climbed a steeper mountain? explain.

Bob climbed a steeper mountain because he traveled higher and less far: 1,200 / 1,500=.8 Joe 900 / 1000=.9 bob

The question is kind of confusing. if it's asking how many variations of answers can you give. then do 4^5 for your answer.this would be something like the first question could be a and the 2nd c or first b next c etc. if you can, ask the teacher for a better confirmation of what it's asking. if i'm assuming correctly what it's asking, it's 625 different variations.