A Biology Class Performs an Experiment Comparing the Quantity of Food

question 228

Multiple Choice

A biology class performs an experiment comparing the quantity of food consumed by a certain kind of moth with the quantity supplied.The model for the experimental data is given by $y = \frac { 1.572 x - 0.001 } { 6.367 x + 1 } , x > 0$
Where x is the quantity (in milligrams) of food supplied and y is the quantity (in milligrams) of food consumed.
At what level of consumption will the moth become satiated?

• A)About 0.297 mg
• B)About 0.347 mg
• C)About 0.397 mg
• D)About 0.247 mg
• E)About 0.447 mg

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