Question

The lowest elevations of Argentina and Peru are both below sea level. The lowest elevation in Argentina is about $345$ feet below sea level. The lowest elevation in Peru is about 1/3

the value of Argentina’s lowest elevation.

Which value best represents the lowest elevation, in feet, in Peru?

Answer 1

The lowest elevation in Peru is approximately 115 feet below sea level, which is obtained by dividing Argentina's lowest elevation of 345 feet by 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

The lowest elevation in Argentina is about 345 feet below sea level. If we want to find the lowest elevation in Peru which is about 1/3 of the value of Argentina’s lowest elevation, we need to perform a simple calculation:

1. Divide the elevation of Argentina by 3 to find a third of its value.
2. 345 feet ÷ 3 = 115 feet
3. The lowest elevation in Peru is therefore approximately 115 feet below sea level.