C = 140,000 p − 1400 (a) Find the rate of change of cost with respect to p when impurities account for 1% (by volume). (b) Write a sentence that explains the meaning of your answer in part (a) If impurities increase 1%, the cost will increase by the absolute value of this amount.If impurities decrease 1%, the cost will decrease by the absolute value of this amount.    If impurities increase 1%, the cost will decrease by the absolute value of this amount.If impurities increase by this percent, the cost will decrease by $10,000.If impurities increase by this percent, the cost will increase by $10,000.

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C = 140,000 p − 1400

(a) Find the rate of change of cost with respect to p when impurities account for 1% (by volume).

(b) Write a sentence that explains the meaning of your answer in part (a)

If impurities increase 1%, the cost will increase by the absolute value of this amount.If impurities decrease 1%, the cost will decrease by the absolute value of this amount.    If impurities increase 1%, the cost will decrease by the absolute value of this amount.If impurities increase by this percent, the cost will decrease by $10,000.If impurities increase by this percent, the cost will increase by $10,000. 

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