A rubber ball is made to fall from a height of 70 feet and is observed to rebound 3/4 of the distance it falls. How far will the ball travel before coming to rest if the ball continues to fall in this manner?

A rubber ball is made to fall from a height of 70 feet and is observed to rebound 3/4 of the distance it falls. How far will the ball travel before coming to rest if the ball continues to fall in this manner?

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