Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 1 - 1.4 - Quadratic Equations and Applications - 1.4 Exercises - Page 112: 112c

Answer

Between 10-12 seconds.

Work Step by Step

According to the equation of height: s=-16t^{2}+1815, while 10 seconds gives a positive height, indicating that the object has not yet landed, 12 seconds gives a negative height, indicating that the object must have already reached the ground. Hence, it is in this interval that the object lands.
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