College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Functions and Graphs - Exercise Set 2.1 - Page 227: 103

Answer

a) $G(30)=81$ b) Underestimated by $2$ percents

Work Step by Step

Use the formula of $$G(x)=-0.01x^2+x+60$$ a) Calculate: $$G(30)=-0.01(30^2)+30+60=81$$ b) Because $81<83$, it means that $G(30)$ underestimates the data shown in the bar graph by $83-81=2$ percents.
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