Suppose that the​ cost, p, of shipping a​ 3-pound parcel depends on the distance​ shipped, x, according to the function​ p(x) depicted in the graph. Is p continuous at

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Suppose that the​ cost, p, of shipping a​ 3-pound parcel depends on the distance​ shipped, x, according to the function​ p(x) depicted in the graph. Is p continuous at

 
Suppose that the cost, p, of shipping a 3-pound parcel
depends on the distance shipped, x, according to the
function p(x) depicted in the graph. Is p continuous at
x = 50? at x = 500? at x = 1500? at x = 3000?
O A. Yes; no, no, no
OB. Yes, yes; yes; no
OC. No, no; yes; no
O D. Yes; no; yes; no
50+ P
Shipping Cost (dollars)
8
7
8
9
4000 x
1000 2000 3000
Distance Shipped (miles)
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that the cost, p, of shipping a 3-pound parcel depends on the distance shipped, x, according to the function p(x) depicted in the graph. Is p continuous at x = 50? at x = 500? at x = 1500? at x = 3000? O A. Yes; no, no, no OB. Yes, yes; yes; no OC. No, no; yes; no O D. Yes; no; yes; no 50+ P Shipping Cost (dollars) 8 7 8 9 4000 x 1000 2000 3000 Distance Shipped (miles)
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