Geologists have estimated that there are 240 billion tons of coal left in the United States. As of now, 1.2 billion tons are mined out each yeara combination of improved technology and higher demand due to increasing population leads mining output to increase by 1.8% each year, how long will the United States coal reserves last?

Geologists have estimated that there are 240 billion tons of coal left in the United States. As of now, 1.2 billion tons are mined out each yeara combination of improved technology and higher demand due to increasing population leads mining output to increase by 1.8% each year, how long will the United States coal reserves last?

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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