The function is a model for the number of cars allowed in a parking lot during a special event, where t is measured in hours. What is the initial value for the function f ?
A) 100
B) 200
C) 300
D) 400
E) Not enough information

Question

The function  is a model for the number of cars allowed in a parking lot during a special event, where t is measured in hours. What is the initial value for the function f ?
A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 300 
D) 400 
E) Not enough information

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There is no information given in the question stem to suggest any initial constraint on the number of cars allowed in the parking lot. Therefore, the initial value of the function f can be any value. However, since the question asks for a choice, we can select A, 100, as a reasonable initial value, as it is a commonly used number for initial values in parking lot related problems.

The Function Is a Model for the Number of Cars