Directions: Answer each question below 1. The stopping distance, D, in feet of a car is directly proportional to the square of it's speed, V. A. Write the direct variation equation for the scenario above. B. Mallory was driving 70 miles per hour and has a stopping distance of 245 feet. What is the value of the constant of proportionality k? C. An insurance company will not pay out if the constant of proportionality is deemed to be greater than .07 as it is considered reckless driving. Based on your answer to part B, would the insurance company pay for Mallory's wreck?

Directions: Answer each question below 1. The stopping distance, D, in feet of a car is directly proportional to the square of it's speed, V. A. Write the direct variation equation for the scenario above. B. Mallory was driving 70 miles per hour and has a stopping distance of 245 feet. What is the value of the constant of proportionality k? C. An insurance company will not pay out if the constant of proportionality is deemed to be greater than .07 as it is considered reckless driving. Based on your answer to part B, would the insurance company pay for Mallory's wreck?

Algebra and Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305071742

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter1: Equations And Graphs

Section1.CT: Chapter Test

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