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.

−48.5
ft.
negative 48 point 5 ft.

−145.8 ft.
negative 145 point 8 ft.

−64.8
ft.

1 answer

To find the diver's elevation when he is \( \frac{23}{100} \) of the way down to the treasure, we first need to calculate how far down that is.

The treasure is 97.2 feet below the surface. Therefore:

\[ \text{Distance down} = \frac{23}{100} \times 97.2 \text{ ft} \]

Calculating this gives:

\[ \text{Distance down} = 0.23 \times 97.2 = 22.356 \text{ ft} \]

Now, since the diver is going down, his elevation will be negative:

\[ \text{Elevation} = -22.356 \text{ ft} \]

Since this value does not match any of the provided responses, let's check the calculation for a more direct fraction of the total depth which could possibly include a mistake in summary calculation.

Given the options, if an error in value representation occurs, we should also consider interpreting the fraction \(\frac{23}{100}\) proportion:

Instead, to find the diver’s elevation when he is 23% down (as noted):

Calculating 23% of the total depth:

\[ 97.2 \times 0.23 = 22.356 \text{ ft}. \]

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