Solve the Problem $h = 730 - 16 t ^ { 2 }$

question 5

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A stone is dropped from a tower that is 730 feet high. The formula $h = 730 - 16 t ^ { 2 }$ describes the stone's height above the ground, $h$ , in feet, $t$ seconds after it was dropped. What is the stone's height 3 seconds after it is released?

• A) \(596 \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) \(611 \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) \(586 \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(561 \mathrm { ft }\)

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