Question

A ball is thrown into the air with an upward velocity of 36 ft/s. Its height h in feet after t seconds is given by the function h = −16t2 + 36t + 5. In how many seconds does the ball reach its maximum height? Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary. What is the ball’s maximum height?
A. 2.25 s; 5 ft


B. 1.13 s; 25.25 ft


C. 1.13 s; 27.5 ft


D. 1.13 s; 65.75 ft

Answer 1

A ball is thrown into the air with an upward velocity of 36 ft/s. Its height h in feet after t seconds is given by the function h = −16t2 + 36t + 5. In how many seconds does the ball reach its maximum height? Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary. What is the ball’s maximum height?


A. 2.25 s; 5 ft


B. 1.13 s; 25.25 ft


C. 1.13 s; 27.5 ft


D. 1.13 s; 65.75 ft <====