A diver searches for a sunken treasure that is 97.2

Question

feet below the surface. What is the diver's elevation when he is 2/3 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.

Answer 1

To find the diver's elevation when he is 2/3 of the way down to the treasure that is 97.2 feet below the surface, you can calculate it as follows:

1. First, find how far down the diver is at 2/3 of the total depth: \[ \text{Depth} = 97.2 \text{ feet} \times \frac{2}{3} \]

2. Calculate the value: \[ 97.2 \times \frac{2}{3} = 64.8 \text{ feet} \]

3. Since the depth is below the surface, the elevation is negative: \[ -64.8 \text{ feet} \]

Therefore, the diver's elevation when he is 2/3 of the way down is \(-64.8\) feet.