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Cost to seize illegal drugs: The cost C, in millions of dollars, for a government to find...

Cost to seize illegal drugs:

The cost C, in millions of dollars, for a government to find and seize P% (0 ≤ P<100) of a certain illegal drug is modeled by the rational equation shown. Complete the table (round to the nearest dollar) and answer the following questions.

a. What is the cost of seizing 40% of the drugs? Estimate the cost at 85%.

b. Why does cost increase dramatically the closer you get to 100%?

c. Will 100% of the drugs ever be seized?

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