Solve the Problem $y$ , to Build an Oil Platform Of $x$

question 64

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round to two decimal places unless otherwise indicated.
-Suppose the cost per ton, $y$ , to build an oil platform of $x$ thousand tons is approximated by $y =$ $\frac { 162,500 } { x + 325 }$ . What is the cost per ton for $x = 10$ ?

• A) \(\$ 16250.00\)
• B) \(\$ 15925.00\)
• C) \(\$ 485.07\)
• D) \(\$ 50.00\)

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