The Stopping Distance D of an Automobile Is Directly Proportional $78$

question 22

Multiple Choice

The stopping distance d of an automobile is directly proportional to the square of its speed s . On a road surface, a car requires $78$ feet to stop when its speed is $25$ miles per hour. The brakes are applied when the car is traveling at $30$ miles per hour under similar road conditions. Estimate the stopping distance to the nearest foot.

• A) \(123.5\) feet
• B) \(178.2\) feet
• C) \(112.3\) feet
• D) \(3.7\) feet
• E) \(101.1\) feet

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