A cyclist is training for an upcoming cycling road race and plans to adjust the weekly...

 

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A cyclist is training for an upcoming cycling road race and plans to adjust the weekly training mileage in the weeks leading up to the event. The function d(t) = 160 (0.80)* models the weekly distance, d(t), in miles, after a given number of weeks, t. Part A: Find the percent rate of change. Show all necessary steps. (2 points) Part B: Explain the meaning of the percent rate of change in the context of the problem. (2 points) A cyclist is training for an upcoming cycling road race and plans to adjust the weekly training mileage in the weeks leading up to the event. The function d(t) = 160 (0.80)* models the weekly distance, d(t), in miles, after a given number of weeks, t. Part A: Find the percent rate of change. Show all necessary steps. (2 points) Part B: Explain the meaning of the percent rate of change in the context of the problem. (2 points)

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Part A To find the percent rate of change we need to calculate the derivative of the function dt 160 ... View the full answer