Question

An ice cream stand uses the expression 2 + 0.5x2+0.5x2, plus, 0, point, 5, x to determine the cost (in dollars) of an ice cream cone that has xxx scoops of ice cream.

How much does an ice cream cone with 555 scoops cost?

Answer 1

2+0.5 (5)

2+2.5=4.50

$4.50

Answer 2

An ice cream cone with 5 scoops cost is, $4.5

Explanation:

As per the statement:

An ice cream stand uses the expression
`2+0.5x` to determine the cost of an ice cream cone that has x scoops of ice cream.

⇒ Cost of an ice cream cone C(x) =
`2+0.5x` .....[1]

Given: x = 5 scoops

We have to find the cost of an ice cream cone with 5 scoops cost.

Substitute the given value of x =5 in [1] we have;

C(5) =
`2+0.5(5)`

C(5) =
`2+0.5 * 5` = 2 + 2.5 = $4.5

Therefore, an ice cream cone with 5 scoops cost is, $4.5