Question

copacabana beach in rio de janeiro is one of the most popular beaches in the world. p(t) models the number of people at the beach, t hours past midnight on a specific day. what does the statement p(10)=n mean? choose 1 answer: a there were n people at the beach at 10:00 a.m. b there was an equal number of people at the beach at 10:00 a.m. and at n hours past midnight. c there were 10 people at the beach at n hours past midnight.

Explanation:

Since \(P(t)\) models the number of people at the beach \(t\) hours past midnight, when \(t = 10\), it represents 10 hours past midnight (10:00 a.m.). And \(P(10)=N\) means the number of people at the beach at 10:00 a.m. is \(N\).

Answer:

A. There were \(N\) people at the beach at 10:00 a.m.