In 1900, there was an Olympic underwater swimming event. The score was calculated by giving two points for each second the swimmer stayed underwater, and one point 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

197.0 points
197.0 points

128.6 points
128.6 points

188.8 points
188.8 points

257.2 points

Answer 1

To calculate the total points Charles de Vendeville earned, we can use the scoring system described:

1. Points for time underwater: 2 points for each second.
2. Points for distance traveled: 1 point for each meter.

Let's calculate each component:

1. Points for time underwater:
   Charles stayed underwater for 68.4 seconds.
   Points for time = 2 points/second × 68.4 seconds = 136.8 points.

2. Points for distance traveled:
   Charles traveled 60.2 meters.
   Points for distance = 1 point/meter × 60.2 meters = 60.2 points.

Now, we can sum the points from both components:

Total points = Points for time + Points for distance
Total points = 136.8 points + 60.2 points = 197.0 points.

So, Charles de Vendeville earned 197.0 points to place first.