Question
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation Question on Sequence and Series
A marble is dropped from a height of 3 metres onto the ground. After the hitting the ground, it bounces and reaches 80% of the height from which it was dropped. This repeats multiple times. Each time it bounces, the marble reaches 80% of the height previously reached. Eventually, the marble comes to rest on the ground.
What is the maximum distance that the marble travels from the time it was dropped until it comes to rest?
A
15 m
B
12 m
C
24 m
D
27 m
E
30 m
Answer
27 m
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (D):27 m