A bungee jumper rebounds 71% of the height jumped. Assuming the bungee jump is made with a cord that stretches to 390 feet, how far will the bungee jumper travel upward on the fourth rebound?
A) On the fourth rebound, the jumper will reach a height approximately 70 feet.
B) On the fourth rebound, the jumper will reach a height approximately 140 feet.
C) On the fourth rebound, the jumper will reach a height approximately 99 feet.
D) On the fourth rebound, the jumper will reach a height approximately 1108 feet.

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The height of each rebound is 71% of the previous height. The fourth rebound height is 390 * 0.71^4, which is approximately 99 feet.

A Bungee Jumper Rebounds 71% of the Height Jumped