Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Exercise Set - Page 597: 61

Answer

Higher pitch than actual pitch, F note is actual pitch

Work Step by Step

$h=\frac{a}{1-\frac{s}{770}}$ 50 mph, actual pitch is 329.63 $h=\frac{a}{1-\frac{s}{770}}$ $h=\frac{329.63}{1-\frac{50}{770}}$ $h=\frac{329.63}{1-.064935}$ $h=\frac{329.63}{.935065}$ $h=352.52$
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