SOLUTION: I have a bit of a problem with this word problem: A ball is hit by a bat when 3 ft off the ground. It is caught at the same height 300 feet from the batter. How far from the bat

Question 563930: I have a bit of a problem with this word problem:
A ball is hit by a bat when 3 ft off the ground. It is caught at the same height 300 feet from the batter. How far from the batter did it reach its maximum height?

I was thinking 150 feet from batter, but that seems too simple. Any help?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simple...but true (neglecting wind resistance)

the trajectory of the ball is a parabola, the axis of symmetry passes through the maximum height
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