Question

Fathom is a unit used by sailors to measure
the depth of water. If a sunken ship was
located underwater at 240 feet, then which
expression would describe the location of
the ship in fathoms?
1 fathom = 6 feet​

Answer 1

Answer:

40 fathoms

Step-by-step explanation:

As, 1 fathom = 6 feets

240 feets = 240/6

= 40 fathoms

Answer 2

1 fathom = 6 feet

? = 240 feet

by cross multiplication

1×240/6

1×40

=> 40 fathom = 240 feets