A special camera is used for underwater ocean research. The camera is at a depth of 39 fathoms. What is

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A special camera is used for underwater ocean research. The camera is at a depth of 39 fathoms. What is the camera's depth in feet ? 1 &#160; fathom = 6 &#160; feet

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Choice A is correct. It&rsquo;s given that a special camera is used for underwater ocean research, and this camera is at a depth of 39 fathoms. It's also given that 1 fathom is equal to 6 feet. Thus, 39 fathoms is equivalent to 39 &#160; fathoms 6 &#160; feet 1 &#160; fathom , or 234 feet. Therefore, the camera's depth, in feet, is 234 . Choice B is incorrect. This is the camera's depth, in feet, if the camera is at a depth of 19.5 fathoms. Choice C is incorrect. This is the camera's depth, in feet, if the camera is at a depth of 7.5 fathoms. Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

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