Suppose F(x) $f ( x ) = 28.9 + 1.5 \log ( x + 1 )$

question 96

Multiple Choice

Suppose f(x) $f ( x ) = 28.9 + 1.5 \log ( x + 1 )$ odels salinity of ocean water to depths of 1000 meters at a certain latitude. x is the depth in meters and f(x) is in grams of salt per kilogram of seawater. Approximate the salinity (to the
Nearest hundredth) when the depth is 572 meters.

• A) 81.21 g/kg
• B) 78.21 g/kg
• C) -24.76 g/kg
• D) 33.04 g/kg

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