SOLUTION: For the following function, C computes the cost in millions of dollars of implementing a city recycling project when x percent of the citizens participate. C (x) = 1.5x/100-x
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Question 121985: For the following function, C computes the cost in millions of dollars of implementing a city recycling project when x percent of the citizens participate. C (x) = 1.5x/100-x
a) Using this model, approximately what is the cost if 60% of the citizens participate?
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b) Using this model, estimate the percentage of participation that can be excepted if $5 million is spent on this recycling project? Set up an equation and solve algebraically. Round to the nearest whole percent.
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a.)
The cost would be $2.25 million.
b.)
Rounding to the nearest whole percent, 77% participation would cost $5 million.
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