Average rate = [h(3) - h(0)]/(3 - 0)
h(3) = 300 - 16(3)^2 = 300 - 16(9) = 300 - 144 = 156
h(0) = 300 - 16(0)^2 = 300
average rate = (156 - 300)/3 = -144/3 = -48
Therefore, the object falls with an average rate of 48 ft/s during the first 3 seconds.
Answer:
The correct answer is 6.768.
Step-by-step explanation:
(4.23)(1.6) = 6.768