Asked by m

The top of an offshore oil rig has an elevation of 199.2 meters and its base has an elevation of -9.6 meters. An observation deck is located at an elevation equal to of the total height of the oil rig. A helipad is located 22.8 meters above the observation deck. What is the elevation of the helipad?
A.
56 meters
B.
54.4 meters
C.
52 meters
D.
57.6 meters

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Total height = 199.2 − (−9.6) = 208.8 m.
Observation deck elevation = (1/6)·208.8 = 34.8 m.
Helipad elevation = 34.8 + 22.8 = 57.6 m.

Answer: D.