Question

A ball is thrown 16 m into the air. The ball falls, rebounds to half its previous height, and falls again. If the ball continues to rebound and fall in this manner, find the total distance the ball travels until it hits the ground for the sixth time.
Ms. Sue
16 up
16 down
ground 1
8 up
8 down
ground 2
4 up
4 down
ground 3
2 up
2 down
ground 4
1 up
1 down
ground 5
0.5 up
0.5 down
ground 6
ok thanks
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.

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