Answer
$\Delta U_g = -3.0~J$
Work Step by Step
We can find the change in gravitational potential energy:
$\Delta U_g = mgy_2-mgy_1$
$\Delta U_g = mgy_2-0$
$\Delta U_g = (20~N)(-0.15~m)$
$\Delta U_g = -3.0~J$
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