A Study of Driving Costs of 1992 Model Subcompact (Four-Cylinder)

question 69

Short Answer

A study of driving costs of 1992 model subcompact (four-cylinder) cars found that the average cost (car payments, gas, insurance, upkeep, and depreciation), measured in cents/mile, is approximated by the function
​ ​
where x denotes the number of miles (in thousands) the car is driven in a year. What happens to the average cost as the number of miles driven increases without bound? Express your answer to the nearest tenth, if necessary.
​
It approaches __________ ¢/mi.

---

Definitions:

Construction Lien

A legal claim against a property by a contractor or subcontractor for unpaid work or materials.

Building Contract

A legal agreement detailing the terms under which construction work is to be carried out, including obligations, timelines, and payment details.

Lumber Supply Company

A business entity that specializes in sourcing, distributing, and possibly manufacturing wood and wood products for various uses.

Contractual Relationship

A legal connection between parties established by an agreement defining their rights and obligations.