The number N of locations of a popular coffeehouse chain is given in the table. (The numbers

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The number N of locations of a popular coffeehouse chain is given in the table. (The numbers of locations as of June 30 are given.)

Year 1998 N 1999 1886 2135 2000 3501 2001 2002 4709 5886(a) Find the average rate of growth

(i) From 2000 to 2002 

(ii) From 2000 to 2001

(iii) From 1999 to 2000

In each case, include the units.

(b) Estimate the instantaneous rate of growth in 2000 by taking the average of two average rates of change. What are its units?

(c) Estimate the instantaneous rate of growth in 2000 by measuring the slope of a tangent.

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Calculus

ISBN: 9780495011606

6th Edition

Authors: James Stewart

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