Question

16) The cost, in dollars, of retaining the services of a computer repairman in Anchorville is given by

y = 42x + 32, where x is the number of hours worked
A) 32 signifies the hourly rate, and 42 signifies the overhead charge
B) 42 signifies the hourly rate, and 32 signifies the overhead charge
C) 74 signifies the cost for an on-site inspection
D) -42 signifies the hourly rate, and 32 signifies the travel cost

Answer 1

B) 42 signifies the hourly rate, and 32 signifies the overhead charge

Explanation:

The hourly rate is the amount of money given per hour worked. 42x basically means that for every hour, $42 are given.

As for 32, it is the overhead charge, which isn't paid every hour but rather only once. That is why it has no variable beside it.

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