The area, square feet, of a square wooden deck is a function of the side feet. Stain that costs $28.50 will cover 200 square feet of wood.

(a) Write the formula for .
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(b) Find a formula for , the cost in dollars of staining an area of square feet.
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(c) Find .
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Which of the following best explains the meaning of the composite function ?





(d) Evaluate and interpret, giving units.


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