​Find the Speed V,in Miles Per Hour,that Will Minimize Costs

question 51

Multiple Choice

​Find the speed v,in miles per hour,that will minimize costs on a 125-mile delivery trip.The cost per hour for fuel is dollars,and the driver is paid dollars per hour.(Assume there are no costs other than wages and fuel.) ​

• A) ​75 mph
• B) ​125 mph
• C) ​200 mph
• D) 80​ mph
• E) ​40 mph

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Definitions:

Subduction Zone

A region where one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Metamorphosed Rocks

Rocks that have undergone a change in mineral composition and texture due to extreme heat and pressure conditions.

Wedge-Shaped Zone

A geological area characterized by its wedge or triangular shape, often indicating tectonic activity or sediment accrual at plate boundaries.

Accretionary Prism

A geological structure formed by the accumulation of sedimentary and oceanic plate material scraped off a subducting plate, typically found at convergent plate boundaries.