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The Height Y in Feet of a Ball Thrown by a Child

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The height y in feet of a ball thrown by a child is modeled by $y = - 0.1 x ^ { 2 } + 2.5 x + 5$ , where x is the horizontal distance in feet from where the ball is thrown. What is the maximum height of the ball? Round your answer to the nearest integer.

Determine the payback period for an investment project and interpret its significance.

Calculate the net present value (NPV) of investment opportunities and understand its importance in investment decision-making.

Understand the concept and calculation of the internal rate of return (IRR) for investment decisions.

Interpret and apply the concept of the profitability index in investment appraisal.

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