Chapter 11.8, Problem 72E

(a)

To determine

To calculate: The renewable energy consumption in year 2010. If renewable energy consumption in the United States (as a percentage of total energy consumption) can be approximated by,$f\left(x\right)=1.5\ln \left(x\right)+4$ where, $x=0$ corresponds to the year 2000.

(b)

To determine

To calculate: $f\text{'}\left(x\right)$ at $x=10$.

(c)

To determine

The interpretation of the renewable energy consumption and the growth rate in year 2010.