Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 - Rational Functions and Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 346: 76a

Answer

$\$25,000$

Work Step by Step

To find cost of removing $20\%$ of the pollutants, substitute 20 to x to have: $f(20)=\dfrac{100,000(20)}{100-20}=\dfrac{2,000,000}{80}=25,000$ Thus, cost of removing $20\%$ of the pollutants from the bayou is $\$25,000$.
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