Solve the Problem $y = \frac { 3.6 x } { 100 - x }$

question 294

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Suppose a cost-benefit model is given by $y = \frac { 3.6 x } { 100 - x }$ , where $y$ is the cost in thousands of dollars for removing $x$ percent of a given pollutant. Find the cost of removing $90 \%$ to the nearest dollar.

• A) \(\$ 3600\)
• B) \(\$ 32,400\)
• C) \(\$ 3240\)
• D) \(\$ 9000\)

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