Question

The table below shows the salvage value for raw steel.

Tons of Steel Salvage Value
0 $0.00
2 $420.00
4 $840.00
6 $1,260.00
8 $1,680.00
10 $2,100.00
Based on the information in the table, what is the price per ton for raw steel?  A. $220

  B. $200   C. $210   D. $252

Answer 1

$190

Explanation:

The salvage value can be modeled by the function y = kx, where x is the number of tons of steel, y is the salvage value, and k is the price per ton.

Pick a point from the table, (2, 380), and evaluate the function y = kx at this point.

Therefore, the price per ton for raw steel is $190.