Natalie H.

asked • 02/04/19

Pre-Calc Application Problem

If Amy weighs 120 lbs at sea level, how much will she weigh on Pike's Peak, which is 14,110 ft above sea lvl?

If an object weighs m pounds at sea level. then its weight W (in lbs) at height of h miles above sea level is given approximately by the equation


W(h) = m(4000/4000+h)^2 



a) answered, need help with b!


b)At what height will Amy weigh 119.95 lbs


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