The values in the table pertain to a function

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · AP Precalculus · Polynomial and Rational Functions · Polynomial and Rational Functions

Problem

p

x	20	50	100	200
$p(x)/x$	3.970	3.985	3.992	3.996

Using the data, what is the best estimate of the slope of the oblique (slant) asymptote of the graph of

p

x\to\infty

? (a)

3.986

(b)

4

(c)

0

(d)

3.996