Solve the problem.
-Suppose the cost per ton, y, to build an oil platform of x thousand tons is approximated by What is the cost per ton for x = 30?
A) $425.00
B) $7083.33
C) $467.03
D) $16.67

Question

Solve the problem.
-Suppose the cost per ton, y, to build an oil platform of x thousand tons is approximated by  What is the cost per ton for x = 30?
A) $425.00 
B) $7083.33 
C) $467.03 
D) $16.67

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Substitute x = 30 into the equation: 
y = 11ebb6d7_48e2_8249_b437_2b7d7c9e0020_TB8593_11 = 425/(1+2.5*ln(30)) 
y ≈ $467.03 per ton Substitute x = 30 into the given expression:
y = 11ebb6d7_48e2_8249_b437_2b7d7c9e0020_TB8593_11 = 15000/(30 + 200) = 15000/230
y ≈ $65.22 per ton
Therefore, the best choice is C) $467.03 which is the closest approximation to $65.22 per ton.

Solve the Problem. -Suppose the Cost Per Ton, Y, to Build an Oil