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Solve the Problem tt Years Is Given by the Function N(t)=310,000(14)t\mathrm{N}(\mathrm{t})=310,000\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)^{\mathrm{t}} After How Many Years Will 30,000 Bottles Still Be in Distributed

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Solve the problem.
-Approximately one fourth of all glass bottles distributed will be recycled each year. A beverage company distributes 310,000 bottles. The number still in use after tt years is given by the function
N(t) =310,000(14) t\mathrm{N}(\mathrm{t}) =310,000\left(\frac{1}{4}\right) ^{\mathrm{t}}
After how many years will 30,000 bottles still be in use? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.


A) 1.7yr1.7 \mathrm{yr}
B) 2.3yr2.3 \mathrm{yr}
C) 3.2yr3.2 \mathrm{yr}
D) 0.6yr0.6 \mathrm{yr}

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