The percent p of particulate pollution that can be removed from the smokestacks of an industrial plant by spending C dollars is given by . Find the percent of the pollution that could be removed if spending C were allowed to increase without bound.
A)1,700%
B)17,000%
C)0%
D)200%
E)100%

Question

The percent p of particulate pollution that can be removed from the smokestacks of an industrial plant by spending C dollars is given by  . Find the percent of the pollution that could be removed if spending C were allowed to increase without bound. ​
A)1,700% 
B)17,000% 
C)0% 
D)200% 
E)100%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As C approaches infinity, the denominator of the fraction approaches infinity much faster than the numerator, meaning that the entire fraction approaches zero. The percent of pollution that can be removed approaches 0%, or choice E.

The Percent P of Particulate Pollution That Can Be Removed