When a factory operates from 6 AM to 6 PM, its total fuel consumption varies according to the formula f(1) = 0.9t – 0.3ro + 12, where t is the time in hours after 6 AM and f(t) is the number of barrels of fuel oil, Step 2 of 3: What is the rate of consumption of fuel at 11 AM? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.
When a factory operates from 6 AM to 6 PM, its total fuel consumption varies according to the formula f(1) = 0.9t – 0.3ro + 12, where t is the time in hours after 6 AM and f(t) is the number of barrels of fuel oil, Step 2 of 3: What is the rate of consumption of fuel at 11 AM? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.
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![When a factory operates from 6 AM to 6 PM, its total fuel consumption varies according to the formula f (1) = 0.9t – 0.3t0.6 + 12, where t is the time in hours after
6 AM and f(t) is the number of barrels of fuel oil,
Step 2 of 3: What is the rate of consumption of fuel at 11 AM? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.
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Transcribed Image Text:When a factory operates from 6 AM to 6 PM, its total fuel consumption varies according to the formula f (1) = 0.9t – 0.3t0.6 + 12, where t is the time in hours after
6 AM and f(t) is the number of barrels of fuel oil,
Step 2 of 3: What is the rate of consumption of fuel at 11 AM? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.
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