A dolphin dove 31 meters below the surface of the water to reach a fish. It traveled 16% of the total distance every second.

What was the depth of the dolphin after 3 seconds?

-19.84 meters

-4.96 meters

-7.44 meters

-14.88 meters

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11 August, 12:22

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Ansley Morrow · Answer 1

Total distance = 31 m

Traveled in a second = 16 * 31/100

= 4.96 m

Traveled in 3 seconds = 14.88 m

So the answer is 14.88 m

A dolphin dove 31 meters below the surface of the water to reach a fish. It traveled 16% of the total distance every second.What was the depth of the dolphin after 3 seconds?-19.84 meters-4.96 meters-7.44 meters-14.88 meters