In this course you have learned the characteristic
have practiced solving application problems involv
each scenario below, decide what type of function
explain why you chose that type of function show
model the situation. be sure to state what each va
model to answer the questions for that scenario.
of different types of functions and
ving modeling with these functions. for
would best model the situation.
w your work in writing the function to
variable represents. then use your
1. susan decides to take a job as a transcriptionist
onist so that she can work part-time from
home. to get started, she has to buy a computer,
outer, headphones, and some special
software. the equipment and software together
ther cost her $1000. the company pays
her $0.004 per word, and susan can type 90 word
usan can type 90 words per minute.
a. how many hours must susan work to break even, that is, to make enough to
cover her $1000 start-up cost?
b. if susan works 4 hours a day save a week. how much will she earn in a
month2