Question

A ball is dropped from a height of 5 ft and bounces to 60% of its previous height on each subsequent bounce. Which statement is true regarding the vertical distance the ball has traveled when it hits the ground for the fourth time?
A) 10.88 ft vertical distance traveled total
B) 16.76 ft vertical distance traveled total
C) 18.06 ft vertical distance traveled total
D) 21.76 ft vertical distance traveled total

Answer 1

5*0.6=3
3*0.6=1.8
1.8*0.6=1.08

5+(3*2)+(1.8*2)+(1.08*2)=16.76 ft

Answer 2

Answer:

the answer is 16.76 ft option B

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