Solve the Problem $= \frac { 5.9 x } { 100 - x }$

question 229

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round to two decimal places unless otherwise indicated.
-Suppose a cost-benefit model is given by y $= \frac { 5.9 x } { 100 - x }$ , where y is the cost in thousands of dollars for removing x percent of a given pollutant. Find the cost of removing 75% to the nearest dollar.

• A) $4425
• B) $3000
• C) $17,700
• D) $5900

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