Question

Lake Profondo has a depth of 84 feet. Lake Segundo is 56
as deep. What is the elevation at the bottom of Lake Segundo? (Remember, the elevation is below sea level. Account for this in your answer.)

Answer 1

The depth of Lake Segundo is 56% of the depth of Lake Profondo, or 56 feet.
Since the elevation is below sea level, the elevation at the bottom of Lake Segundo is -56 feet.