Solve the problem.
-It has been determined that the number of fish f(t) that can be caught in t minutes in a certain pond using a certain bait is f(t) = .28t + 1, for t 10. Find the approximate number of fish that can be caught if you fish for 32
Minutes.
A) About 9 fish
B) About 21 fish
C) About 36 fish
D) About 34 fish

Question

Solve the problem.
-It has been determined that the number of fish f(t) that can be caught in t minutes in a certain pond using a certain bait is f(t) = .28t + 1, for t > 10. Find the approximate number of fish that can be caught if you fish for 32
Minutes.
A) About 9 fish
B) About 21 fish
C) About 36 fish
D) About 34 fish

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the approximate number of fish that can be caught in 32 minutes, substitute t = 32 into the given function f(t) = .28t + 1. This gives f(32) = .28(32) + 1 = 9.96. Rounding to the nearest whole number, about 9 fish can be caught.

Solve the Problem. -It Has Been Determined That the Number of Fish F(t)