There was an Olympic event scare was giving two points for each second the swimmer stayed underwater and one point for each meter the swimmer swam Charles stayed underwater for 68.4 seconds while traveling 60.2 meters how many points did he earn to place first? A. 257.2 b. 197.0 c. 188.8

Answer 1

To calculate the points Charles earned, we will use the given scoring system: 2 points for each second underwater and 1 point for each meter swum.

1. Points for staying underwater:

   • Charles stayed underwater for 68.4 seconds.
   • Points = 68.4 seconds × 2 points/second = 136.8 points.

2. Points for swimming distance:

   • Charles swam 60.2 meters.
   • Points = 60.2 meters × 1 point/meter = 60.2 points.

3. Total points earned:

   • Total points = Points for underwater time + Points for distance swum
   • Total points = 136.8 points + 60.2 points = 197.0 points.

Therefore, the total points Charles earned is 197.0. The correct answer is b. 197.0.