$A$ stone is thrown vertically upwards and the height $x \text{ ft}$ reached by the stone in $t$ seconds is given by $x = 80t - 16t^2$. The stone reaches the maximum height in (in $\text{ s}$)

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $2.5$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $1.5$

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