Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464125260
ISBN 13: 978-1-46412-526-3

Chapter 3 - Differentiation - 3.4 Rates of Change - Preliminary Questions - Page 129: 3

Answer

$$f(26) \approx 43.75 $$

Work Step by Step

First we note that at 25, the point is 43. The derivative, which is the rate of change is 0.75, which means every one unit, the value changes by 0.75. Therefore: $$f(26) \approx 43 + 0.75 = 43.75 $$
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