Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 10 - Section 10.1 - Limits: Numerical and Graphical Viewpoints - Exercises - Page 701: 49

Answer

$\displaystyle \lim_{t\rightarrow\infty}I(t)=\infty,\quad\lim_{t\rightarrow\infty}\frac{I(t)}{E(t)}=2.5$ Although $I(t)$ rises indefinitely, it remains $2.5$ times greater than $E(t)$.

Work Step by Step

$t$ is "approaching $+\infty$" means that $t$ is assuming positive values of greater and greater magnitude. Observe the table below: As $t$ assumes positive values of greater and greater magnitude, the function value $I(t)$ rises without bound. So, we write $\displaystyle \lim_{t\rightarrow\infty}I(t)=\infty.$ The ratio, however, approaches the value $2.5$. $\displaystyle \lim_{t\rightarrow\infty}\frac{I(t)}{E(t)}=2.5$ We see that although $I(t)$ rises indefinitely, it remains $2.5$ times greater than $E(t)$.
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