A firecracker shoots up from a hill 140 feet high, with an initial speed of 100 feet per sound. Using the formula H (t) = - 16t2 + be + s, approximately how long will it take the firecracker to hit the ground?

A.) 5 secs

B.) 7 secs

C.) 9 secs

D.) 11 secs

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1 October, 12:57

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Mariela Porter · Answer 1

Most likely C it would take 9 secs.

A firecracker shoots up from a hill 140 feet high, with an initial speed of 100 feet per sound. Using the formula H (t) = - 16t2 + be + s, approximately how long will it take the firecracker to hit the ground?A.) 5 secsB.) 7 secsC.) 9 secsD.) 11 secs