Question

The amount of a medication remaining in patients' bloodstreams was monitored over the course of two days. The equation ŷ = 400(0.72)x models the predicted number of milligrams, ŷ, remaining x hours after taking the medication. Interpret the percent rate of change in the context of the problem.

The medication is predicted to lose about 28% of its quantity each hour after taking it.
The medication is predicted to lose about 72% of its quantity each hour after taking it.
The medication is predicted to lose 28 milligrams each hour after taking it.
The medication is predicted to lose 72 milligrams each hour after taking it.

Answer 1

umm so let me get this straight your trying to figure out the medication right

Answer 2

am i right

Answer 3

Yes, we're trying to figure out how much of the medication is predicted to lose after being monitored.

Answer 4

oh ok

Answer 5

hmm i think the lose of medication will be the first one because u know but also i think it is the last one

Answer 6

Oh alright, well thank you for your help!