1. **State the problem:** We want to find the velocity of an object dropped from a height of 25 feet right before it hits the ground on Mars. 2. **Given functions:** - Velocity on Earth: $$E(x) = 8\sqrt{x}$$ - Velocity on Mars: $$M(x) = 0.6 \cdot E(x)$$ 3. **Calculate velocity on Earth at 25 feet:** $$E(25) = 8 \sqrt{25} = 8 \times 5 = 40$$ feet per second. 4. **Calculate velocity on Mars at 25 feet:** $$M(25) = 0.6 \times E(25) = 0.6 \times 40 = 24$$ feet per second. **Final answer:** The velocity of the object dropped from 25 feet on Mars right before it hits the ground is **24 feet per second**.