SOLUTION: Suppose that a library contains 10,000 books now, and adds 150 books every month. (a) Write an explicit formula for a linear model that describes this growth. P^t =

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Question 1182698: Suppose that a library contains 10,000 books now, and adds 150 books every month.
(a) Write an explicit formula for a linear model that describes this growth.
P^t
=

(b) If this trend continues, how many books will the library contain in a year?
_____books
(c) How long will it be before the library contains 18,000 books? Round your answer to the nearest month.
_____months

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

(a) Write an explicit formula for a linear model that describes this growth.

(b) If this trend continues, how many books will the library contain in a year?



_____books will the library contain in a year

(c) How long will it be before the library contains 18,000 books? Round your answer to the nearest month.
given






_____months


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