To calculate the total points Charles de Vendeville earned, we can use the scoring system described:
- Points for time underwater: 2 points for each second.
- Points for distance traveled: 1 point for each meter.
Let's calculate each component:
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Points for time underwater:
Charles stayed underwater for 68.4 seconds.
Points for time = 2 points/second × 68.4 seconds = 136.8 points. -
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.