A diver searches for a sunken treasure that is 97.2
feet below the surface. What is the diver's elevation when he is 2/3 of the way down?
−48.5
ft.
negative 48 point 5 ft.
−145.8 ft.
negative 145 point 8 ft.
−64.8
ft.
negative 64 point 8 ft.
−32.4
ft.
−64.8 ft.
(negative 64 point 8 ft.)
To find the diver's elevation when he is 2/3 of the way down, we need to determine how far down he has descended.
If the treasure is 97.2 feet below the surface, then 2/3 of the way down would be 2/3 * 97.2 = 64.8 feet.
However, since the question asks for the elevation, we need to find the negative value of the distance the diver has descended. Therefore, the correct answer is -64.8 ft.