Solve the Problem. -A Ball Is Dropped from a Height of 50 Meters

question 159

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A ball is dropped from a height of 50 meters. If each bounce brings it to 90% of its previous height, how far will the ball travel before it stops?

• A) 200 m
• B) 250 m
• C) 500 m
• D) 950 m

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