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| Question 728325:  The formula s= 16t2 is used to approximate the distance s, in feet, that an object falls freely (from rest) in t seconds. Use this formula to solve the problem. (Round answer to the  nearest tenth).
 A stuntman jumps from a rooftop 325 ft off the ground. How long will it take him, falling freely, to reach the ground?
 Possible answers:
 A) About 20.3 sec
 B) None
 C) About 10.2 sec
 D) About 72.1 sec
 E) About 4.7 sec
 
 Answer by Alan3354(69443)
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! The formula s= 16t2 is used to approximate the distance s, in feet, that an object falls freely (from rest) in t seconds. Use this formula to solve the problem. (Round answer to the nearest tenth). A stuntman jumps from a rooftop 325 ft off the ground. How long will it take him, falling freely, to reach the ground?
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 325 = 16t^2
 Solve for t
 Ignore the negative solution.
 
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