After Opening the Parachute, the Descent of a Parachutist Follows

question 68

Multiple Choice

After opening the parachute, the descent of a parachutist follows a linear model.At 7:28 P.M., the height of the parachutist is 6150 feet.At 7:31 P.M., the height is 3450 feet.Use a linear equation that gives the height of the parachutist in terms of the time to find the time when the parachutist will reach the ground.

• A) 7:33:30 P.M.
• B) 7:34:50 P.M.
• C) 7:32:00 P.M.
• D) 7:37:30 P.M.
• E) 7:31:00 P.M.

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