College Algebra with Modeling & Visualization (6th Edition)
College Algebra with Modeling & Visualization (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134418049
Author: Gary K. Rockswold
Publisher: PEARSON
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Unitary Method
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The amount earned or lost on the sale of one or more items is referred to as the profit or loss on that item.
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(Refer to Example 6.) Write a formula for f(t) that models the situation and then answer the question.

40. A sample of 5 million insects decreases in number by 2 3 every 10 days. In millions, how many insects are there after 65 days?

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