Question

A ball is dropped from 256 feet above the ground. It bounces 1/4 as high as it fell.This is true for each successive bounce. What height will the ball reach on the third bounce?

Answer 1

On the first bounce, it will reach 1/4 x 256 height.

1/4 x 256 = 64

On the second bounce it will reach 64 x 1/4 height.

64 x 1/4 = 16

On the third bounce it will reach 16 x 1/4 height.

16 x 1/4 = 4.

You're final answer should be 4 feet. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

With the work shown before this (my) comment is how you work it out and I can confirm that 4 feet is the correct answer