Question

Please explain.....
A basketball is dropped from an original height of 9 feet and on each bounce, bounces up 2/3 the distance it fell. How far will it have traveled by the time it hits the ground the fourth time?

Answer 1

i think the second time is 6...is that right??

Answer 2

Have you tried to draw a picture of the problem? Try to draw it, but I will help if you have a question.

I think that once you do, the solution will become obvious.

Here is the answer to your first question.... Yes the height after the first bounce is six.

I will be waiting for the drawing.

Answer 3

(2/3) of 9=6
(2/3) of 6=4
(2/3) 0f 4=2.66
9+6+4+2.66= 21.66'
I am pretty sure that this is the answer, but a second opinion wouldn't be a bad idea.

Answer 4

how would i draw that ?? just with lines??

Answer 5

I do the first bounce if you do the rest. I think @tarnett1 answer is wrong, but it was a good try.