The Path of a Diver Is Given By $y = - \frac { 16 } { 25 } x ^ { 2 } + \frac { 24 } { 5 } x + 1$

question 87

Multiple Choice

The path of a diver is given by $y = - \frac { 16 } { 25 } x ^ { 2 } + \frac { 24 } { 5 } x + 1$ where $y$ is the height (in feet) and $x$ is the horizontal distance from the end of the diving board (in feet) . Find the maximum height of the diver.

• A)13 feet
• B)19 feet
• C)10 feet
• D)11 feet
• E)16 feet

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