The gravitational potential due to earth at infinite distance from it is zero. Let the gravitational potential at a point P be -5 J k. Suppose, we arbitrarily assume the gravitational potential at infinity to be +10 J k, then the gravitational potential at P will be
According to the problem, as the potential at increases by +10 J kg-1, hence potential will increase by the same amount everywhere (potential gradient will remain constant). Hence, potential at point P = 10 - 5 = + 5J k