SOLUTION: The percentage of residents in a city in Georgia who recycle increased from 28.3% in 2000 to 31.1% in 2007. Predict the percentage of residents who will recycle in 2017.

Question 427289: The percentage of residents in a city in Georgia who recycle increased from 28.3% in 2000 to 31.1% in 2007. Predict the percentage of residents who will recycle in 2017.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The percentage of residents in a city in Georgia who recycle increased from 28.3% in 2000 to 31.1% in 2007. Predict the percentage of residents who will recycle in 2017.
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You have 2 points (year,percent): (0,28.3) and (7,31.1)
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slope = (31.1-28.3)/(7-0) = 0.4
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intercept is 28.3
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Equation:
P(t) = 0.4t + 28.3 where t is the # of years after 2000
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P(17) = 0.4*17+28.3 = 35.1%
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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