Question 1179218
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It fell 1458 feet and struck the ground the 1st time.     1458 feet
Then it rebounded 1458/3=486 feet.                         486 feet
Then it fell 486 feet and struck the ground the 2nd time.  486 feet
Then it rebounded 486/3=162 feet                           162 feet
Then it fell 162 feet and struck the ground the 3rd time.  162 feet
Then it rebounded 162/3=54 feet.                            54 feet
Then it fell 54 feet and struck the ground the 4th time.    54 feet
Then it rebounded 54/3=18 feet.                             18 feet
Then it fell 18 feet and struck the ground the 5th time.    18 feet
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                                total distance traveled = 2898 feet

Edwin</pre>