A diver searches for a sunken treasure that is 97.2
feet below the surface. What is the diver's elevation when he is 23 of the way down? (1 point)
The diver's elevation when he is 23% of the way down is calculated by multiplying 97.2 by 0.23:
97.2 * 0.23 = 22.356
Therefore, the diver's elevation when he is 23% of the way down is approximately 22.356 feet below the surface.
To find the diver's elevation when he is 23% of the way down, we can use the equation:
Elevation = Depth × (1 - Percentage)
Given that the treasure is 97.2 feet below the surface, the depth is 97.2 feet.
Let's substitute these values into the equation:
Elevation = 97.2 × (1 - 0.23)
Calculating:
Elevation = 97.2 × 0.77
Elevation ≈ 74.824 feet
So, the diver's elevation when he is 23% of the way down is approximately 74.824 feet.