Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 2 - 2.6 - Combinations of Functions: Composite Functions - 2.6 Exercises - Page 221: 72

Answer

a) $L_2$; b) $L_1$; c) $L_4$; d) $L_3$

Work Step by Step

a) $f(p)$: a $50\%$ discount is applied We notice that $p=10$ corresponds to $S=5$, and $p=15$ corresponds to $S=15$, so $f(p)$ matches $L_2$. b) $g(p)$: $\$5$ is applied. We notice that $p=20$ corresponds to $S=15$, and $p=15$ corresponds to $S=10$, so $g(p)$ matches $L_1$. c) $(g\circ f)(p)$ $(g\circ f)(p)$ matches $L_4$. d) $(f\circ g)(p)$ We notice that when applying a discount of $\$5$, and then a discount of $509\%$ to $p=20$, we get $S=7.5$, so $(g\circ f)(p)$ matches $L_3$.
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