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a ball is dropped from a height of 5 feet 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?

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A. One should use ∑(0.6)^n(5) which results in 10.88ft for the vertical distance traveled
n=0



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B. One should use 5+∑2(0.6)^n(5) which results in 16.76ft for the vertical distance

n=0



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C. One should use 5+∑2(0.6)^n(5) which results in 18.06ft for vertical distance traveled

n=0



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D. One should use ∑2(0.6)^n(5) which results in 21.76ft for vertical distance traveled

n=0

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Answer:

C

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User BenMansourNizar
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

I did the work for ya. Ngl, this stuff is hard. Good luck.

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