Question

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.

−48.5
ft.
negative 48 point 5 ft.

−145.8 ft.
which one of the questions are correct

Answer 1

wrong chose one thats close

Answer 2

To find the diver's elevation when he is \( \frac{23}{100} \) (or 23%) of the way down to a depth of 97.2 feet, you can calculate it as follows:

1. Calculate the amount the diver has descended:
\[
\text{Depth descended} = 97.2 \text{ feet} \times 0.23 = 22.356 \text{ feet}
\]

2. Since the diver is below the surface, the elevation will be negative:
\[
\text{Elevation} = -22.356 \text{ feet}
\]

Comparing this with the options you provided, none of the options are correct. The correct elevation of the diver when he is \( \frac{23}{100} \) of the way down is approximately \( -22.4 \) feet.

Answer 3

If we want to choose the closest option from the original responses provided, we have:

1. \( -32.4 \) ft
2. \( -64.8 \) ft
3. \( -48.5 \) ft
4. \( -145.8 \) ft

Since the calculated descent was approximately \( -22.4 \) feet, and the closest option from what you provided is \( -32.4 \) ft.

So the best choice would be **\( -32.4 \) ft.**