The Height Above the Ground of an Object Thrown Upward

Multiple Choice

The height above the ground of an object thrown upward from a point feet above the ground with an initial velocity of feet per second is given by the function .A balloon,rising vertically with a velocity of 24 feet per second,releases a sandbag at the instant it is 20 feet above the ground.How many seconds after its release will the bag strike the ground? Round your answer to three decimal places. ​

A) 1.541 seconds
B) 1.550 seconds
C) 1.878 seconds
D) 0.596 seconds
E) 2.096 seconds