The Thoroughbred Bus Company Finds That Its Monthly Costs for One

question 87

Multiple Choice

The Thoroughbred Bus Company finds that its monthly costs for one particular year were given by dollars after months. After months, the company had passengers per month. How fast was its cost per passenger changing after months?

• A)$0.39 per month
• B)$0.01 per month
• C)-$0.18 per month
• D)$0.29 per month
• E)$0.10 per month

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