In a certain section of the country, the price of chicken is currently $2 per kilogram. It is estimated that x weeks from now, the price will be increasing at a rate of $2 \sqrt { x + 1 }$ cents per kilogram. How much will chicken cost 5 weeks from now?
A) $2.18 per kilogram
B) $0.19 per kilogram
C) $3.18 per kilogram
D) $1.19 per kilogram

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the price of chicken 5 weeks from now, integrate the rate of increase $2 \sqrt { x + 1 }$ from 0 to 5 weeks. The integral of $2 \sqrt { x + 1 }$ with respect to x is $ \frac{4}{3}(x + 1)^{3/2}$. Evaluating this from 0 to 5 gives the total increase in cents: $\frac{4}{3}(5 + 1)^{3/2} - \frac{4}{3}(0 + 1)^{3/2} = \frac{4}{3}(6^{3/2} - 1^{3/2}) = \frac{4}{3}(36 - 1) = \frac{4}{3} \times 35 = 140/3 = 46.67$ cents. Adding this to the original price of $2.00 gives $2.4667, which rounds to $2.47, not matching any of the options provided. However, considering the context of the question and the options given, it seems there might have been a calculation oversight. Re-evaluating the integral correctly for the increase over 5 weeks: $\frac{4}{3} \times 6^{3/2} - \frac{4}{3} = 18$ cents, which, when added to the original $2.00, gives $2.18. Thus, the correct answer, considering a possible misinterpretation in calculation, is $2.18 per kilogram.

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