Chapter 5.9, Problem 2AYU

(a)

To determine

To graph: The scatter diagram from the given data.

(b)

To determine

The exponential model from the given data using graphing utility.

(c)

To determine

The function $y=(1.60982829){(1.2082635)}^x$ in the form of $A(t)=A_o{e}^{kt}$.

(d)

To determine

To graph: The exponential function $A(t)=1.60982829e^{(0.189184198)t}$ or $y=(1.60982829){(1.2082635)}^x$ on scatter diagram.

(e)

To determine

The amount of ethanol that will be produced in year $2015$ using model $A(t)=1.60982829e^{(0.189184198)t}$.

(f)

To determine

The meaning of $k$ in the function $A(t)=1.60982829e^{(0.189184198)t}$ .