Oh SO Kaus x Transportation Costs (or Trucker’s Dilemma) Math 1050 College Algebra Project ma Dai “440 start with calculating an actual example, hour. The cost is made up of two compone ceLunits with each value below Ay Let's start out by finding how long the wip will ke 260 We will be the fuel ec ‘The length of ti € required forthe wipis_e2. hours (a7.55.3) + Q1-33)(5.2) 143 4 S$&.9 =201-9 id run the truck is_#¥ 201 ¢ 42 (Roun, es per gallon for 260 miles, how much fuel will be required, The amor seded to pay the drive CC. Next determine, at 7 mi 260 ‘The amount of fuel required is (Do not round, L D. With the amount of fuel known, how much will the fuel cost to make the 260 miles? 260 3.5 40 = 130 ‘7 ' 1 The cost ofthe fuel is_ Sy 130 (Ro E. Finally we can find the TOTAL cost. 206. FL 4 13Q= 331.4 she it Gt foun wip ins WSU OE,Patt I: The preceding process should have illuminated the basic procedure we will use to find the total cost of a tip. Next we will find the total cos ifthe truck is driven at 65 miles per hour. As in Part I include the correct units with ¢ value A. Let's find how long the trip will take, ace . y GS ‘The length of time required for the tip is “4 WKourS (Do not re B. Now. with this time known, how much wil i cost to pay the diver and eun the tuck? (ams )(4) + GE33004) ie + 46-32 ‘The amount needed to pay the driver and run the truck ich 155.32 - (Round 10 nearest C. Next, to begin determining the fuel cost, we need to find the mileage (miles per gallon of fuel) when the is travelling at 65 miles per hi T= (.1)(15) The mileage at 65 miles per hour is_® ¢ *> (Do not 1 D. With the fuel mileage known, how much fuel will be needed for the 260 miles? ACO seS ‘The amount of fuel required is_*©9/S «S (Do not round. Leave as a fr E. With the amount of fuel known, how much will the fuel cost to make the 260 miles? go, eee, te le eat BS i 5 The cost of the fuel is 4 165.45 - (Round to neare F. Finally we can find the TOTAL cost. 165 3d 4 165-45 fs 20-17 (Round to neare The total cost forthe tripPart IIL We should now have a good process for determining the total cost of a trip for any rate of speed greater than or equal to 50 miles per hour. Next is to create a Total Cost function using X as the unknown rate in miles per hour. ‘Simplify your answers and remember to include units. As you work shrough each step, test your answers by plugging in 50 mph and then 65 mph and comparing with results from parts land Il A. Let's find how long the trip will take. 260 ‘The length of time required for the trip is B. Now with this time known, how much will t cost to pay the driver and run the ruck? .S4i[.33 = 3e-23 aco 21 \ SS my, 8 2 eT The amount of many needed top te dverand wun tewacris_p 10095.8/ > C. Next, to begin determining the fuel cost, we need to find the mileage (miles per gallon of fuel) when the truck istravelng at X mies pe ue Seay: T- (k-50 Lt) aX miles per houris_1-L¥ ~50) Le 1) D. With the fuel mileage known, how much fuel will be needed for the 260 miles? 268 a ~(-s0) (11) . The mile: The amount of fuel required is E. With the amount of fuel known, how much will the fuel cost to make the 260 miles’? Bee 509.1) (3-5) =(«-50) ‘The cost of the fuel is_? ~ L#~P F, Now we can find the TOTAL cost function. Express your function as C(X)G. The last thing we should do is verify that this is the correct function by evaluating it at $0 mph and 65 mph to see if we get the same values we have previously computed, (so) loots 4 a0 Se in = a1) = gru& +1%0 = 33.42 C90)2_ 33K 9 CLES) (0,095.4 ¢ WD os Vee etees 155.3 tes. E3207 >. Part IV. Assuming the function is modeling correctly, you nced to calculate the minimum cost aph the Cost Function and find its minimum point. Sketch your graph here: Have the lower left point represent ($0,315), You may use a graphing utility to help you find the minimum point. [The minimum COST forthe ripis_3/@- 73 he MPH that minimizes COST is Reflective Writing: How did this project change the way you think about real-world math applications? Write at least one paragraph stating what ideas changed and why. Next, discuss how the math skills that you applied in this project will impact other classes you will take in your school carcer? Point to specific parts of the project and your own process in completing it that might have applications for other classes. Ty 6, Reosect Aid not Change how ithiny about fee Wor ht” Moth PliCateen “ ah eaten cet se | tang Universe . IF [ & Ley +6 Under Stand ge inte 2 Rhgerce oF as, See N do similar Fomlons ake Wis Prevent Pecieicalls Ap e vee r CANS the Process oF findia Functions ard Jee ndlay she ASE In Members For g