The average cost A to manufacture x items is modeled as A = 5+x/x, where A is expressed in dollars. which statement about function A is true?

a) the vertical asymptote lies at x = - 5

b) the horizontal asymptote lies at A = 1

c) the vertical asymptote lies at x = - 5

d) the horizontal asymptote lies at A = 2

e) the average cost of manufacturing very large items is almost $5

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15 February, 19:55

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Olive Yang · Answer 1

The horizontal asymptote lies at A = 1. There is no possible way for A to equal one; this is the definition of an asymptote.