Geologists have estimated that there are 240 billion tons of coal left in the United States. As of now, 1.2 billion tons are mined out each yeara combination of improved technology and higher demand due to increasing population leads mining output to increase by 1.8% each year, how long will the United States coal reserves last?

Geologists have estimated that there are 240 billion tons of coal left in the United States. As of now, 1.2 billion tons are mined out each yeara combination of improved technology and higher demand due to increasing population leads mining output to increase by 1.8% each year, how long will the United States coal reserves last?

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter10: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section10.5: Solve Exponential And Logarithmic Equations

Problem 10.88TI: Researchers recorded that a certain bacteria population declined from 700,000 to 400,000 in 5 hours...

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