Solve the Problem $\mathrm { y } = \frac { 8.5 \mathrm { x } } { 100 - \mathrm { x } }$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round to two decimal places unless otherwise indicated.
-Suppose a cost-benefit model is given by $\mathrm { y } = \frac { 8.5 \mathrm { x } } { 100 - \mathrm { x } }$ , where $\mathrm { y }$ is the cost in thousands of dollars for removing x percent of a given pollutant. Find the cost of removing $55 \%$ to the nearest dollar.

• A) \(\$ 10,389\)
• B) \(\$ 1222\)
• C) \(\$ 4675\)
• D) \(\$ 8500\)

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Definitions:

Broad Absorption

In spectroscopy, it indicates a wide range of wavelengths over which a substance absorbs electromagnetic radiation.

IR Absorption

A technique used to identify and study chemicals by measuring the absorption of infrared radiation at different wavelengths.

IR Spectroscopy

A technique used for identifying and studying chemicals by analyzing the infrared light absorbed, emitted, or scattered by the sample.

O-H Stretch

A vibrational mode in infrared spectroscopy indicating the presence of an O-H bond, useful in identifying alcohols, phenols, and acids.