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In Exercises , formulate the linear or piecewise linear model for the real-life scenario....

In Exercises , formulate the linear or piecewise linear model for the real-life scenario. If a linear model represents a directly proportional Relationship between the independent and dependent variables, so state.

Solid Waste Disposal The Enumclaw Transfer/Recycling Station accepts clean wood (stumps, branches, etc.) in addition to household garbage. The station charges $75 per ton with a minimum fee of $12.75 per entry for vehicles disposing of clean wood. (Source: www.dnr.melrokc.gov.)

(a) How many pounds of clean wood could be dropped off at the station without exceeding the $12.75 minimum fee?


(c) If you ran a landscaping business, how could you use the results of parts (a) and (b)?

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