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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Responses

188.8 points
188.8 points

197.0 points
197.0 points

128.6 points
128.6 points

257.2 points
257.2 points

Answer 1

To calculate the total points earned by Charles de Vendeville, we need to apply the scoring system described:

1. Each second underwater earns 1 point.
2. Each meter traveled earns 2 points.

We are given the following values:

• Time underwater: 68.4 seconds
• Distance traveled: 60.2 meters

Now we can calculate the points earned:

Points from time underwater: \[ \text{Points for time} = \text{Time (seconds)} \times 1 = 68.4 \times 1 = 68.4 \text{ points} \]

Points from distance traveled: \[ \text{Points for distance} = \text{Distance (meters)} \times 2 = 60.2 \times 2 = 120.4 \text{ points} \]

Total points: \[ \text{Total points} = \text{Points for time} + \text{Points for distance} = 68.4 + 120.4 = 188.8 \text{ points} \]

Thus, the total points earned by Charles de Vendeville to place first is 188.8 points.

So the correct response is: 188.8 points