A diver searches for a sunken treasure that is 97.2 feet below the surface. What is the diver's elevation when he is 23 of the way down? (1 point)

Responses

−32.4 ft.
negative 32 point 4 ft.

−64.8 ft.
negative 64 point 8 ft.

−145.8 ft.
negative 145 point 8 ft.

−48.5 ft.

1 answer

To find the diver's elevation when he is 23% of the way down, we can calculate 23% of 97.2 feet:

0.23 * 97.2 = 22.356 feet

Since the diver is descending, the elevation will be negative. Therefore, the diver's elevation when he is 23% of the way down is -22.356 feet, which is approximately -22.4 feet.

So, the correct answer is -22.4 ft.