SOLUTION: The time to finish homework depends on the number of problems worked. The function p(t) represents the number of problems worked in t minutes. What is the meaning of p(20)=15?
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Question 1101673: The time to finish homework depends on the number of problems worked. The function p(t) represents the number of problems worked in t minutes. What is the meaning of p(20)=15?
A. In one hour, 20 problems can be worksd
B. It took 20 minutes to work 15 problems
C. It took 15 minutes to work 20 problems
D. In one hour, 15 problems can be worked
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The function p(t) represents the number of problems worked in t minutes.
p(20)=15
p(t) =p(20)
where t=20 minutes
So 15 = number of problems
Which choice has 20 minutes and 15 problems?
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