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A stone is thrown into the air. Its height above the ground is given by the function$$h(t) = -5t^{2} + 30t + 2 \text{ metres,}$$where \( t \) is the time in seconds from when the stone is thrown.
  1. How high is the stone above the ground after 3 seconds?
    m
  2. From what height above the ground was the stone released?
    m
  3. At what times is the stone 27 m above the ground? (order from lowest to highest)
    s,
    s