Question

In a competition, Kieran dove from the 10 meter platform to a depth of 1.5 meters. What was the total distance Kieran traveled during her dive?

A. 11.5 meters

B. 10.5 meters

C. 9.5 meters

D. 8.5 meters

Answer 1

The total distance was 11.5 meters Kieran traveled during her dive

Explanation:

A mathematical number known as distance measures "how much ground an object has traveled" while moving. Distance is defined as the product of speed and time.

In a competition, Kieran dove from the 10-meter platform to a depth of 1.5 meters.

The total distance Kieran traveled during her dive is the distance from the 10-meter platform to the 1.5-meter depth, plus the distance from the 1.5-meter depth back to the surface.

Since she started at a height of 10 meters and ended at a height of 0 meters (the surface of the water), the total distance traveled is 10 meters + 1.5 meters + 0 meters = 11.5 meters.

Answer 2

11.5 m

Explanation:

This problem involves distance, which is a positive quantity in every case.

From the 10 m platform to water surface: 10 m

From water surface to a depth of 1.5 m: 1.5 m

Total distance traveled: 10 m + 1.5 m = 11.5 m