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



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188.8 points
188.8 points

128.6 points
128.6 points

257.2 points
257.2 points

197.0 points

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To calculate the total points earned by Charles de Vendeville in the underwater swimming event, we use the given scoring method:

  1. Points for time underwater: He stayed underwater for 68.4 seconds, earning 1 point per second: \[ \text{Points for time} = 68.4 \text{ seconds} \times 1 \text{ point/second} = 68.4 \text{ points} \]

  2. Points for distance traveled: He traveled 60.2 meters, earning 2 points per meter: \[ \text{Points for distance} = 60.2 \text{ meters} \times 2 \text{ points/meter} = 120.4 \text{ points} \]

  3. Total points: Now, we add the points earned for time and distance: \[ \text{Total points} = 68.4 \text{ points} + 120.4 \text{ points} = 188.8 \text{ points} \]

Thus, Charles de Vendeville earned a total of 188.8 points.

The answer is: 188.8 points.