Question

A lawn care company uses the formula c(h)= 9h+15 to find the cost c to perform services for h hours.

a) Explain what the numbers 15 and 9 represent in context.

b) What does c(3)=42 mean?

c) Is the statement c(2)> c(5) true? Why or why not?

Answer 1

9 represents the cost every hour of labor, 15 most likely represents starting cost.

c(3)=42 means that after working 3 hours the cost is $42

c(5)>c(2), more hours are worked meaning more money is needed

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