The Model $\sqrt{\hat{\text { distance }}}=3.30+0.235$ (Speed) Can Be Used to Predict the Stopping Distance (In

question 105

Multiple Choice

The model $\sqrt{\hat{\text { distance }}}=3.30+0.235$ (speed) can be used to predict the stopping distance (in feet) for a car traveling at a specific speed (in mph) . According to this model, about how much distance will a car going $65 \mathrm{mph}$ need to stop?

• A) 4.3 feet
• B) 729.0 feet
• C) 18.6 feet
• D) 27.0 feet
• E) 345.0 feet

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