Elementary & Intermediate Algebra
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321880116
Author: Michael Sullivan III, Katherine R. Struve, Janet Mazzarella
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13.3, Problem 82E
Bouncing Balls A ball is dropped from a height of 30 feet. Each time it strikes the ground, it bounces up to 0.8 of the previous height.
- a. What height will the ball bounce up to after it strikes the ground for the 4th time?
- b. How high will it bounce after it strikes the ground for the 5th time?
- c. How many times does the ball need to strike the ground before its bounce is less than 6 inches?
- d. What total distance does the ball travel before it stops bouncing?
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