The expression 16x2 + 4x + 125 represents the height, in feet, of a rock, x seconds after being thrown from a cliff. What does the 125 represent?
O A. the initial height of the rock
O B. the number of seconds it takes the rock to hit the ground
o C. the number of seconds it takes the rock to reach its maximum height
D. the maximum height of the rock

Find three consecutive numbers such that the sum of one-fourth the first and one-fifth the second is five less than one-seventh the third

An automated water dispenser fills packets with one liter of water on average, with a standard deviation of 5 milliliter. the manual says that after a year of operation the dispenser should be tested to see if it needs recalibration. a year later a number of filled packets are set aside and measured separately. it is found that the average packet now contains about 0.995 liters. does the dispenser need calibration? explain your answer.

Marla bought a book for $12.95, a binder for $3.49, and a backpack for $44.99. the sales tax rate is 6%. find the amount of tax and the total she paid for these items