Solve the Problem $t$ In Seconds Is S $= 16 t ^ { 2 } + 32 t$

question 26

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Give the answer to the nearest tenth.
-A ball is thrown downward from a window in a tall building. Its position at time $t$ in seconds is s $= 16 t ^ { 2 } + 32 t$ , where $s$ is in feet. How long (to the nearest tenth) will it take the ball to fall 54 feet?

• A) \(1.2 \mathrm { sec }\)
• B) \(1.1 \mathrm { sec }\)
• C) \(0.9 \mathrm { sec }\)
• D) \(1.8 \mathrm { sec }\)

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