Suppose a Cost-Benefit Model Is Given By $C ( p ) = \frac { 5.8 p } { 100 - p }$

question 62

Multiple Choice

Suppose a cost-benefit model is given by $C ( p ) = \frac { 5.8 p } { 100 - p }$ , where C is the cost in thousands of dollars for removing p percent of a given pollutant. Find C(90) to the nearest dollar and interpret it.

• A) $5800; It will cost $5800 to remove 0.90% of the pollutant.
• B) $5220; It will cost $5220 to remove 0.90% of the pollutant.
• C) $52,200; It will cost $52,200 to remove 90% of the pollutant.
• D) $9000; It will cost $9000 to remove 90% of the pollutant.

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