The height of the above-water part of the iceberg is 30 m, which is one eighth of its entire height

The height of the above-water part of the iceberg is 30 m, which is one eighth of its entire height. How deep does an iceberg go under water?

To answer the question of the problem, you need to know the height of the iceberg.

1) Let’s calculate what the entire height of the iceberg is equal to.

30 * 8 = 240 meters.

Let’s answer the question of the problem.

2) Find out to what depth the iceberg goes under the water.

240 – 30 = 210 meters.

Answer: The iceberg goes under water to a depth of two hundred and ten meters.