Question

Adam calculates his annual salary (base pay and commission), y, using the model y = 0.28x + 38,000, where x represents his total sales for the year. What is the meaning of the y-intercept in the model?

A. The y-intercept represents Adam's base pay

B. The y-intercept represents the highest salary Adam can earn

C. The y-intercept represents Adam's total sales when he earned no commission

D. The y-intercept represents Adam's commission pay when he had zero total sales
the y-intercept represents Adam's commission pay when he had zero total sales

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Y intercept is his base pay, because no matter what he is getting 38,000. So, his total salary will always start out at 38,000 then continue up with commission sales.