In 1900, there was an Olympic underwater swimming event. The score was calculated by giving two points for each second the swimmer stayed underwater, and one point for each meter that the swimmer traveled. Charles de Vendeville from France earned a gold medal by staying underwater 68.4 seconds while traveling 60.2 meters. How many points did Charles de Vendeville earn to place first? Express the answer to the nearest tenth of a point.

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Responses

128.6 points
128.6 points

188.8 points
188.8 points

257.2 points
257.2 points

197.0 points

Answer 1

To calculate the total points earned by Charles de Vendeville, we can use the scoring system given in the problem:

1. Points for time spent underwater:

   • He spent 68.4 seconds underwater.
   • Each second is worth 2 points.
   • So, points from time = 68.4 seconds * 2 points/second = 136.8 points.

2. Points for distance traveled underwater:

   • He traveled 60.2 meters.
   • Each meter is worth 1 point.
   • So, points from distance = 60.2 meters * 1 point/meter = 60.2 points.

Now, we add the points from both components together:

Total points = Points from time + Points from distance
Total points = 136.8 + 60.2 = 197.0 points.

Therefore, Charles de Vendeville earned a total of 197.0 points.