On a Given Day, the Flow Rate F (Cars Per

question 153

Multiple Choice

On a given day, the flow rate F (cars per hour) on a congested roadway is given by , where v is the speed of the traffic in miles per hour. What speed will maximize the flow rate on the road? Round your answer to the nearest mile per hour. ​

• A) 20 miles per hour
• B) 18 miles per hour
• C) 19 miles per hour
• D) 11 miles per hour
• E) 21 miles per hour

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