The Rate at Which a Rumor Spreads Through an Alpine

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Short Answer

The rate at which a rumor spreads through an Alpine village of 500 residents is jointly proportional to the number of residents who have heard it and the number who have not. Initially, 15 residents heard the rumor, but 4 days later this number increased to 80. Find the number of people who will have heard the rumor after 1 wk. Round the answer to the nearest integer. __________ people

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Definitions:

Collective Bargaining

The process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working conditions.

Strike

A collective action taken by employees refusing to work, aiming to gain concessions from their employer, typically related to wages, benefits, or working conditions.

Wrongful Acts

Actions or behaviors that are illegal or morally incorrect.

Employer

An individual or organization that hires and pays for the services of workers or employees.