Solve the problem using Galileo's formula, $d=16 t^{2}$. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
-Eric has a treehouse $27 \mathrm{ft}$ above the ground. How long would it take a water balloon dropped from the treehouse to fall to the ground?
A) $5.2 \mathrm{sec}$
B) $2.8 \mathrm{sec}$
C) $1.3 \mathrm{sec}$
D) $11,664 \mathrm{sec}$

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Using the formula $d = 16t^2$, set $d = 27$ and solve for $t$: $27 = 16t^2$. Solving gives $t^2 = \frac{27}{16}$, so $t = \sqrt{\frac{27}{16}} \approx 1.3$ seconds.

Solve the Problem Using Galileo's Formula d=16t2d=16 t^{2}d=16t2 Round Your Answer to the Nearest Tenth

Solve the Problem Using Galileo's Formula $d=16 t^{2}$ Round Your Answer to the Nearest Tenth