For a new type of biofuel, scientists estimate that it takes A = f(g) gallons of gasoline

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For a new type of biofuel, scientists estimate that it takes A = f(g) gallons of gasoline to produce the raw materials to generate g gallons of biofuel. Assume the biofuel is equal in efficiency to the gasoline.
(a) At a certain level of production, we have dA∕dg = 1.3. Interpret this in practical terms. Is this level of production sustainable? Explain.

(b) Repeat part (a) if dA∕dg = 0.2.

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Applied Calculus

ISBN: 9781119275565

6th Edition

Authors: Deborah Hughes Hallett, Patti Frazer Lock, Andrew M. Gleason, Daniel E. Flath, Sheldon P. Gordon, David O. Lomen, David Lovelock, William G. McCallum, Brad G. Osgood, Andrew Pasquale

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