Decide Whether the Following Problem Can Be Solved Using Precalculus

question 13

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the following problem can be solved using precalculus, or whether calculus is required. If the problem can be solved using precalculus, solve it. If the problem seems to require calculus, use a graphical or numerical approach to estimate the solution. ​
Find the distance traveled in 13 seconds by an object moving with a velocity of feet per second.
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• A) calculus, 162.3521 ft
• B) precalculus, 163.7021 ft
• C) calculus, 158.9412 ft
• D) precalculus, 158.9412 ft
• E) precalculus, 162.3521 ft

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