Asked by Montonya Boozier on Jul 16, 2024

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Suppose that a highway is governed by a use fee charged to motorists that is based on congestion,operation and maintenance.The total traffic t is used to determine the cost of 5t2 + 7t.What is the average cost per motorist?

A) 12
B) 5t + 7
C) 10
D) 10t + 7

Use Fee

A charge imposed for the use of a particular service, facility, or product, often on a rental or per-use basis.

Congestion

A situation in transportation or network systems where demand exceeds capacity, resulting in delays and inefficiencies.

Motorist

An individual who operates a motor vehicle, such as a car or motorcycle.

  • Investigate the principle of congestion pricing and its consequences on the total costs of transportation.
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Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The average cost per motorist is found by dividing the total cost by the total number of motorists (t), which gives (5t^2 + 7t) / t = 5t + 7.