The sum of the series allows to find the result for the total distance that the ball bounces is:
             total distance = 59.52 in
A series is a set of things or numbers related by a specific operation.
They indicate that the ball falls from an initial height y₀ = 30 in. and it bounces 50% of the height and the process is repeated until it stops, see attached.
Let's build a table to observe the sequence.
drop   height    rebound
    1        30          15
    2       15            7.5
    3        7.5         3.75
If we call the first term y₀  
The first bounce can be found.
                              y₁ = 
 
The second bounces.
                              
 
The third bounce.
                              
 
By observing this table we can construct a series of the form
  
       Total distance = 
The sum of the serie has a result of
         sum  = 127/64 = 1,984
Let's calculate
      distance total  = 30 1,984
      Distance total = 59.52 cm
In conclusion, using the sum of the series we can find the result for the total distance that the ball bounces is:
             total distance = 59.52 in
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