Mathematics

Valentino Summers

7 October, 21:20

Mary owns a small business. She spent $4,500 to get the business started. She has noticed that her monthly operating costs have been consistent. After five months, she has spent a total of $5,250 in start-up costs and monthly operating costs.

In a linear model of this situation, which of the following statements applies?

A.

An additional month of business operation is associated with an additional $50 in costs.

B.

An additional month of business operation is associated with an additional $150 in costs.

C.

An additional month of business operation is associated with an additional $750 in costs.

D.

An additional month of business operation is associated with an additional $500 in costs.