Solve the Problem $\frac { 3 } { 5 }$ As Far as on the Previous Swing

question 93

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A pendulum swings through an arc 80 inches long on its first swing. Each swing thereafter, it swings only $\frac { 3 } { 5 }$ as far as on the previous swing. How far will it swing altogether before coming to a complete stop? If necessary, round to the nearest inch.

• A) \(100 \mathrm { in }\).
• B) \(133 \mathrm { in }\).
• C) \(200 \mathrm { in }\).
• D) \(267 \mathrm { in }\).

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