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The function f(x) = 0.11x + 14.4 can be used to predict diamond production. For this function, x is the number of years after 2000, and f(x) is the value (in billions of dollars) of the year\'s diamond production. Use this function to predict diamond production in 2015. The diamond production in 2015 in predicted to be $ billion.

Solution

f(x) = 0.11x+14.4

As x represents the number of years after 2000

So for 2015 , x=15

f(2015) = 0.11(15) +14.4 = 16.04 billion dollars