Question

the amount of garbage, g, produced by a city with population p is given by g = f(p). g is measured in tons per week.
a. the town of tola has a population of 30000 and produces 10 tons of garbage each week. express this information in terms of the function f.
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b. explain the meaning of the statement f(70000) = 17.
the town of tola has a population of 70000 and produces 17 tons of garbage each week.
the town of tola has a population of 17 and produces 70000 tons of garbage each week.
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify population and garbage - amount for part a

Given population $p = 30000$ and garbage amount $G = 10$.
Since $G=f(p)$, we have $f(30000)=10$.

Step2: Interpret function for part b

The function $G = f(p)$ means $G$ (garbage amount) is a function of $p$ (population).
When $f(70000)=17$, it means a city with a population of 70000 produces 17 tons of garbage per week.

Answer:

a. $f(30000)=10$
b. The town of Tola has a population of 70000 and produces 17 tons of garbage each week.