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Bank of China Tower



The Bank of China Tower is located in Hong Kong. It was the first building outside of the United States to break 305 meters. Now it is the fourth tallest tower in Hong Kong. The 43rd floor of the building is open to the public. The structure is made to resemble growing bamboo shoots. This is symbolism for livelihood and prosperity. The building is 1,205 feet tall, and has 70 floors.

Word Problem 1: Henry drops a tennis ball from the very top of the Bank of China Tower which is 1,205 feet tall. How long will it take the Henry's tennis ball to hit the ground?

Word Problem 2: Bill is standing at the bottom of the Bank of China Tower. He wants to launch a rock onto the roof which is 1,205 feet high. If he launches the rock with an initial velocity of 60 m/s how long will it take the rock to reach the top of the roof?