Thoroughbred Bus Company finds that its monthly costs for one particular year were given by C(t) = 10,000 + t2 dollars after t months. After t months the company had P(t) = 1000 + t2 passengers per month. How fast is its cost per passenger changing after 6 months?

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Thoroughbred Bus Company finds that its monthly costs for one particular year were given by C(t) = 10,000 + t2 dollars after t months. After t months the company had P(t) = 1000 + t2 passengers per month. How fast is its cost per passenger changing after 6 months?

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