**Cost of Scientific Periodicals The table below shows the average cost C, in dollars, of chemistry and physics periodicals t years after 1980.exponent29**

**t= years since 1980 0 5 10 15 20 22**

**C= cost, in dollars 140 250 410 780 1300 1520**

b. Plot the data and the exponential model as C(t)= 140 times (1.123)^t

Let's approach this step by step.

We are given the data for the years since 1980 (\( t \)) and the corresponding costs of periodicals (\( C \)). You also provided an exponential model: \( C(t) = 140 \times (1.123)^t \).

### 1. Table of Data:
| \( t \) (Years Since 1980) | 0  | 5   | 10  | 15  | 20  | 22  |
|----------------------------|----|-----|-----|-----|------|-----|
| \( C \) (Cost in Dollars)   | 140| 250 | 410 | 780 | 1300 | 1520 |

The exponential model is given by the equation \( C(t) = 140 \times (1.123)^t \), where \( t \) represents the number of years since 1980.

### 2. Exponential Model Calculation:
We will calculate the cost \( C(t) \) for the given values of \( t \) using the exponential model equation.

- For \( t = 0 \):  
  \( C(0) = 140 \times (1.123)^0 = 140 \) dollars
- For \( t = 5 \):  
  \( C(5) = 140 \times (1.123)^5 \)
- For \( t = 10 \):  
  \( C(10) = 140 \times (1.123)^{10} \)
- For \( t = 15 \):  
  \( C(15) = 140 \times (1.123)^{15} \)
- For \( t = 20 \):  
  \( C(20) = 140 \times (1.123)^{20} \)
- For \( t = 22 \):  
  \( C(22) = 140 \times (1.123)^{22} \)

### 3. Plotting the Data:
To plot both the data points and the exponential model on the same graph:

- The **x-axis** will represent the number of years since 1980 (\( t \)).
- The **y-axis** will represent the cost of periodicals in dollars (\( C \)).

We will plot:
1. The given data points: \( (0, 140), (5, 250), (10, 410), (15, 780), (20, 1300), (22, 1520) \).
2. The exponential model: \( C(t) = 140 \times (1.123)^t \).

Would you like me to compute the values for the exponential model and plot the graph for you? I can also provide details of how the curve compares with the data points.

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Do you have any questions so far or would you like more details?  

### 5 Follow-up Questions:
1. Would you like to see the graph comparing the actual data and the model?
2. Do you want a detailed breakdown of how the exponential model was calculated for each \( t \)?
3. How do you think the exponential growth model applies to the cost increase?
4. Are you interested in predicting future costs using this model for different values of \( t \)?
5. Should we discuss how closely the model fits the given data points?

### Tip:
Exponential models are ideal for representing situations where growth happens at a constant percentage rate over time, as we see in costs rising due to inflation or technological advancements.

The table below shows the average cost C, in dollars, of chemistry and physics periodicals t years after 1980. t= years since 1980 0 5 10 15 20 22. C= cost, in dollars 140 250 410 780 1300 1520. Plot the data and the exponential model as C(t) = 140 * (1.123)^t.

Explore how to model the increasing costs of scientific periodicals using an exponential growth equation. Learn how to apply the formula C(t) = 140 * (1.123)^t to real-world data points from 1980 to 2002, and visualize the data through graphing. Suitable for Grades 10-12.

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