document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=91411>Question 91411</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 5)	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<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a)	Using this model, approximately what is the cost if 40% of the citizens participate?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "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.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #66370 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=checkley71><B>checkley71(8403)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=checkley71><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=66370\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> C(X)=1.5X/(100-X)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "C(40)=1.5*40/(100-40)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "C(40)=60/60<BR>\n" );
document.write( "C(40)=1 MILLION IS THE COST.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5=1.5X/(100-X)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5*(100-X)=1.5X<BR>\n" );
document.write( "500-5X=1.5X<BR>\n" );
document.write( "500=1.5X+5X<BR>\n" );
document.write( "6.5X=500<BR>\n" );
document.write( "X=500/6.5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "X=77 % NEEDED TOP PARTICIPATE FOR THE $5 MILLION COST. </SPAN>\n" );
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