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28 June, 04:07

Real-life linear word problems-

A caterer charges $120 to cater a party for 15 people and $200 for 25 people. Assume that the cost, y, is a linear function of the number of x people. Write an equation in slope - intercept form for this function. What does the slope represent? How much would a party for 40 people cost?

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  1. 28 June, 07:18
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    Y = 8x the slope is $8 per person. There is not a b (y intercept). 40 * 8 = 320 so $320 for a party with 40 people
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