Using the equation of motion:
h = ut - 0.5gt²,
g is -ve for a rising body, g ≈ 10 m/s², t = 4s, u = 39.2m/s
Note that in this problem we are neglecting the height of the student.
h = ut - 0.5gt²,
h = 39.2*4 - 0.5*10*4² Use a calculator
h = 76.8 m
The building is 76.8 m tall.