Problema Solution

The "learning curve" describes the rate at which a person learns certain tasks. If a person sets a goal of typing N words per minute (wpm), the length of time t (in days) to achieve this goal is given by

t = -62.5 ln(1 - N/80

(a) According to this formula, what is the maximum number of words per minute? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.) ________wpm

(b) Solve for N. N = _________

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t = -62.5ln(1- N/80)

1 - N/80 > 0

=> N < 80

maximum N = 79

N = 80 - 80e^(-t/62.5)