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Section 1.10
62 & 64

62. The simple interest on an investment is directly proportional to the amount of the investment. An investment of $6500 earns $211.25 after 1 year. Find a mathematical model that gives the interest I after 1 year in terms of the amount invested P.

Let me see what I can do here.

Let I = interest
Let k = constant of proportionality
Let P = investment

Using the above information, I get I = kP as the general form of an equation in terms of interest.
I think I need to find k.

211.25 = 6500k

211.25 ÷ 6500 = k

0.0325 = k

I = (0.0325)P

Correct?

64. Use the fact that 14 gallons is
approximately the same amount as 53 liters to find a mathematical model that relates liters y to gallons x. Then use the model to find the numbers of liters in 5 gallons and 25 gallons.

Let me see.

Let x = 14, when y is 53. I need to find k.

y = kx

53 = 14k

53/14 = k

The mathematical model is y = (53/14)x.

Let x = 5 gallons.

y = (53/14)(5)

y = 18.9285714285

I will round off to the units place to get 19 liters.

Let x = 25 gallons.

y = (53/14)(25)

y = 94.6428571425

I will round off to the units place to get 95 liters.

You say?
 
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