In 2005, it took 20.46 currency units to equal the value of 1 currency unit in 1916. In 1990, it took only 13.30 currency unit

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In 2005, it took 20.46 currency units to equal the value of 1 currency unit in 1916. In 1990, it took only 13.30 currency unit

s to equal the value of 1 currency unit in 1916. The amount it takes to equal the value of 1 currency unit in 1916 can be estimated by the linear function V given by V(x)= 0.4875x +13.8414, where x is the number of years since 1990. Thus, V(11) gives the amount it took in 2001 to equal the value of 1 currency unit in 1916. Complete parts (a) and (b) below.
A)In 2012, it will take ___ currency units

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Lady bird [3.3K] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-11T22:36:25+03:00

Lady bird [3.3K]4 years ago

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A) 2012 is 22 years since 1990, therefore x = 22. Then V(22) = 0.4875*22 + 13.8414 = 24.5664. This value of V(22) is the amount equivalent to 1 currency unit in 1916. Therefore, in 2012, it will take 24.5644 currency units.
*The question for part b is not given.

In 2005​, it took 20.46 currency units to equal the value of 1 currency unit in 1916. In 1990​, it took only 13.30 currency unit

In 2005, it took 20.46 currency units to equal the value of 1 currency unit in 1916. In 1990, it took only 13.30 currency unit