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Answer 1

a) Inversely Proportional
b) k = 52.5
c) 15 trucks

Firstly, we know that the number of trucks necessary is inversely proportional to the payload that each can carry (i.e. if one truck can carry more, you need fewer trucks).

So the relationship is:

#t = k/p#

with some constant #k#. Subbing in the values in the first bit of information gives:

#21 = k/2.5#

#k=52.5#

Hence the full equation is:

#t=52.5/p#

Finally, if each truck can carry 3.5 tons, #52.5/3.5# trucks will be needed, which equates to 15 trucks.

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Answer 2

Eva Adamson

Of course, I'd be happy to help you solve the problem. Could you please provide me with the details of the problem you need assistance with?

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.