The percent p of particulate pollution that can be removed from the smokestacks of an industrial plant by spending C dollars is given by . Find the percent of the pollution that could be removed if spending C were allowed to increase without bound.
A) 1,700%
B) 17,000%
C) 0%
D) 200%
E) 100%

Question

The percent p of particulate pollution that can be removed from the smokestacks of an industrial plant by spending C dollars is given by  . Find the percent of the pollution that could be removed if spending C were allowed to increase without bound. ​
A) 1,700% 
B) 17,000% 
C) 0% 
D) 200% 
E) 100%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As C approaches infinity, the term e^(-C/500) approaches 0, thereby making the entire expression approach 1. Therefore, the percent of pollution that could be removed if spending C were allowed to increase without bound is 100%.

The Percent P of Particulate Pollution That Can Be Removed