Question

A parachutist jumped from an airplane at an elevation of 11,880 feet above the ground.

In the first 5 seconds, the parachutist had an average change in elevation of –110.5 feet each second. What was the total change in elevation after 5 seconds?


-105.5 feet

–11,327.5 feet

­552.5 feet

–552.5 feet

Answer 1

Answer/Step-by-step explanation:

A parachutist jumped from an airplane at an elevation of 11,880 feet above the ground.

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Answer 2

[D] -552.5 feet

Explanation:

You have to multiply 5 by -110.5

Hence, Answer = -552.5 feet

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