Concept explainers
a.
To use : the graphing utility to graph the function then use the value feature
a.
Explanation of Solution
Given information : The question is
The annual rate of inflation is
Graph : Sketch the graph using graphing utility.
Step 1: Press WINDOW button to access the Window editor.
Step 2: Press
Step 3: Enter the data
Step 4: Press
The graph is obtained as:
Interpretation: from the above graph it is observed that the cost will be approximately is
b.
To use : the table feature of the graphing utility to find a numerical approximation
b.
Answer to Problem 80E
The cost will be approximately is
Explanation of Solution
Given information : The question is
The annual rate of inflation is
Calculation :
10 | 39.788966 |
The cost will be approximately is
c.
To evaluate : the cost function algebraically
c.
Answer to Problem 80E
The cost function algebraically is
Explanation of Solution
Given information : The question is
The annual rate of inflation is
Calculation :
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