Question

The lakeside marina charges a $35 rental fee for a boat in addition to charging $15 per hour. Part D:what information does the initial value represent? A.The cost of renting a boat for one hour B.The cost of rental fee only C.The cost of rental fee plus the boat for one hour D.The cost of renting the boat more than one hour

Answer 1

Answer: B.The cost of rental fee only

Explanation:

The $35 is the cost of the rental fee only. The person would then have to pay a further $15 for every hour they use the boat.

Essentially, the $35 is the fixed cost associated with the rental and the $15 is the variable cost to do so. If this were in a linear equation format it would take the form: y = 15x + 35.