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How far does a ball that is hit from a height of 3 feet at a speed of 120 feet per second travel before it hits the ground if it is hit at an angle of 45 degrees? Round your answer to the nearest integer.

A) 376 Feet
B) 395 Feet
C) 426 Feet
D) 453 Feet

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Selection D is appropriate.

It is convenient to solve for the time of flight, then compute the distance traveled in that time. The ball is in the air about 5.338 seconds.
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