Solve the Problem $\mathrm { H }$ (In Feet) of a Ball Thrown into the Air from Feet)

question 16

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The height $\mathrm { H }$ (in feet) of a ball thrown into the air from the top of a building after $t$ seconds is given by $H = - 16 t ^ { 2 } + 62 t + 209$ . Use the graph below to estimate the height of the ball after $2.5$ seconds.

• A)220 feet
• B)300 feet
• C)260 feet
• D)360 feet

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