A hot air balloon reaches its maximum height of 1,260 feet within 15 minutes of liftoff. After descending 235 feet, it rises 147 feet. Which statements are correct for this situation?

Answer 1

The correct statements for this situation are:

1. The hot air balloon initially reached a maximum height of 1,260 feet within 15 minutes of liftoff.
2. After descending 235 feet, the hot air balloon's new height would be 1,025 feet.
3. After rising 147 feet from its new height of 1,025 feet, the hot air balloon's final height would be 1,172 feet.
4. The hot air balloon experienced both ascending and descending during its flight.