Problema Solution
The tip of the iceberg is 20 metres above sea level. if one-fifth of its total height is above the surface, represent the depth of its lowest point as an integer.
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let h = the total height of the iceberg
(1/5)h = 20
by solving we find
h = 100 m.
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100 m is the total height - 20 m the height above the see level = 80 m the lowest point of the iceberg.