Question

In 1900, there was an Olympic underwater swimming event. The score was calculated by giving one point for each second the swimmer stayed under water and two points for each meter that the swimmer traveled. Charles de Vendeville from France earned a gold medal by staying under water 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.
Charles de Vendeville earned 128.6 points.
Charles de Vendeville earned 188.8 points.
Charles de Vendeville earned 197.0 points.
Charles de Vendeville earned 257.2 points.

Answer 1

To calculate Charles de Vendeville's total points in the Olympic underwater swimming event, we can use the following formula:

\[
\text{Total Points} = (\text{Seconds Underwater}) + 2 \times (\text{Meters Traveled})
\]

Given:
- Seconds underwater = 68.4 seconds
- Meters traveled = 60.2 meters

Now, we can substitute these values into the formula:

\[
\text{Total Points} = 68.4 + 2 \times 60.2
\]

Calculating the second part:

\[
2 \times 60.2 = 120.4
\]

Now, add this to the seconds underwater:

\[
\text{Total Points} = 68.4 + 120.4 = 188.8
\]

Thus, Charles de Vendeville earned **188.8 points**.

The answer is **188.8 points**.