(a).
\The cost function is
,where
.
Graph :
\Draw the coordinate plane.
\Graph the function
.
(b).
\Now plot the graph at
to find the intersection of graph with
.
Graph :
\Graph the function
,at
to find the point of intersection.
Observe the graph :
\The line
intersects the garph
at
.
Therefore
of salt is removed by spending
per day.
(c).
\No, The function is not defined when
.
This represents that it is not financially feasible to remove
of the salt at the plant.
(a).
\Graph of the function
is
\ \
(b).
of salt is removed by spending
per day.
\ \
(c). No, it is not financially feasible to remove
of the salt at the plant.