An ice sculpture is used as a centerpiece at a banquet. Once the sculpture is removed from the freezer, it begins to melt. The height of the sculpture can be represented by the function h(t)=−2t+24, as shown on the graph.
Which of the following statements are correct interpretations of the function representing the height of the sculpture?
Select all that apply.
A. The initial height of the sculpture is 24 inches.The initial height of the sculpture is 24 inches. , ,
B. The sculpture melts 24 inches each hour.The sculpture melts 24 inches each hour. , ,
C. It takes 2 hours for the sculpture to melt completely.It takes 2 hours for the sculpture to melt completely. , ,
D. It takes the sculpture 24 hours to melt completely.It takes the sculpture 24 hours to melt completely. , ,
E. The sculpture melts 2 inches each hour.The sculpture melts 2 inches each hour. , ,
F. The initial height of the sculpture is 2 inches.