Suppose the cost per ton, $f ( x )$, to build an oil platform of $x$ thousand tons is approximated by $f ( x ) = \frac { 162,500 } { x + 325 }$.
What is the cost per ton for $x = 50 ?$
A) $433.33
B) $10.00
C) $2925.00
D) $3250.00

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To find the cost per ton for $x = 50$, substitute $x = 50$ into the given function: $f(50) = \frac{162,500}{50 + 325} = \frac{162,500}{375} = 433.33$.

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