When a factory operates from 6 AM to 6 PM, its total fuel consumption varies according to the formula f(t) = 0.7 – 0.305 + 11, where t is the time in hours after6 AM and f(t) is the number of barrels of fuel oil.Step 3 of 3: What is the average rate of consumption from 6 AM to 3 PM? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.E KeypadKeyboard ShortcutsAnswerbarrels per hour

When a factory operates from 6 AM to 6 PM, its total fuel consumption varies according to the formula f(t) = 0.7-0.305 + 11, where t is the time in hours after 6 AM and f(1) is the number of barrels of fuel oil. Step 3 of 3: What is the average rate of consumption from 6 AM to 3 PM? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

When a factory operates from 6 AM to 6 PM, its total fuel consumption varies according to the formula f(t) = 0.7-0.305 + 11, where t is the time in hours after 6 AM and f(1) is the number of barrels of fuel oil. Step 3 of 3: What is the average rate of consumption from 6 AM to 3 PM? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

Algebra for College Students

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285195780

Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Publisher:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Chapter10: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section10.CT: Test

Problem 21CT

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