For this discussion (just to randomize numbers a little) let's throw a ball with the initial velocity equaling your birthdate feet per second and

For this discussion (just to randomize numbers a little) let's throw a ball with the initial velocity equaling your birthdate feet per second and from the initial height being your birthmonth feet above the ground.

 In my case, since I was born on October 30th, my function is 

Answer the following questions:

• What is the maximum height reached by the ball?
• How long does it take to reach that height?