Question

The linear model y = 0.6x + 45 represents the number of pairs of sandals sold, y, for a given outdoor temperature of x degrees at a certain shoe store. How many pairs of sandals should the company expect to sell if the outside temperature is 90 degrees?

a) 99
b) 93
c) 96
d) 75

Answer 1

0.6(90) + 45 = 54 + 45 = 99

The correct answer is A.

Answer 2

The company should expect to sell 99 pairs of sandals if the outside temperature is 90 degrees.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find how many pairs of sandals should the company expect to sell if the outside temperature is 90 degrees, substitute x = 90 into the linear model y = 0.6x + 45.

Substituting the value, we have: y = 0.6(90) + 45 = 54 + 45 = 99.

Therefore, the company should expect to sell 99 pairs of sandals if the outside temperature is 90 degrees. The answer is option a) 99.