Solve the Problem $y = \frac { 2771 x } { 100 - x }$

question 189

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Suppose a cost-benefit model is given by $y = \frac { 2771 x } { 100 - x }$ , where $y$ is the cost for removing $x$ percent of a given pollutant. What percent of pollutant can be removed for $\$ 36,000$ ? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

• A) \(92.9 \%\)
• B) \(108.3 \%\)
• C) \(565.1 \%\)
• D) \(9.3 \%\)

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