Question

The total cost f(x), in dollars, for renting a boat for x hours is shown below: f(x) = 32x + 75 What is the value of f(8) and what does f(8) represent?

Answer 1

f(8) = 32(8) + 75
= 256 + 75
=331
The value of f(8) is $331. f(8) represents that for 8 hours, the cost of renting a boat is $331.