SOLUTION: The expression -16t^2 +1100 models the height of an object t seconds after it has been dropped from a height of 1100 feet. Find the height of an object after falling for 4.1 secon

Question 119208: The expression -16t^2 +1100 models the height of an object t seconds after it has been dropped from a height of 1100 feet. Find the height of an object after falling for 4.1 seconds.
a. 1034.4 ft b. 831.04 ft c. 5403.36 ft d. 1368.96 ft
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Plug in

Square 4.1 to get 16.81

Multiply and to get (ie )

Add and to get (ie )

So at 4.1 seconds, the height of the object is 831.04 ft

So the answer is B)
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