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Doug dives from a platform that is 5 meters above water. His dive takes him 2.1 meters below the surface of the water. How far does Doug's dive take him?

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Answer: 7.1 meters

Explanation:

Given that :

Height of platform from which Doug dived = 5 meters above water

Doug's position after diving = 2.1 meters below water surface

How far does Doug's dive take him?

Distance above water surface to water surface = 5m

Final position to water surface = 2.1 meters

Hence, total distance covered after dive ;

5 meters + 2.1 meters = 7.1 meters

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