Solve the Problem
-An Object Is Propelled Vertically Upward from the Top

question 135

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem
-An object is propelled vertically upward from the top of a 32 -foot building. The quadratic function $s ( t ) = - 16 t ^ { 2 } + 160 t + 32$ models the ball's height above the ground, $s ( t )$ , in feet, $t$ seconds after it was thrown. How many seconds does it take until the object finally hits the ground? Round to the nearest tenth of a second if necessary.

• A) 2 seconds
• B) \(10.2\) seconds
• C) 5 seconds
• D) \(0.2\) seconds

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