The correct equation for the cost (C) to operate a bus tour is A. C = 250h + 1000.
250h: This represents the cost of operating the bus per hour. Since we're not given any information about the distance travelled (miles), the cost is directly proportional to the time spent (hours).
+1000: This represents the fixed marketing cost for each trip, regardless of the duration.
Therefore, the total cost for a bus tour is calculated by adding the hourly operating cost to the fixed marketing cost.
Explanation of other options:
B. C = 110m - 1000: This equation is incorrect because it assumes a cost per mile (110) which is not mentioned in the problem.
C. C = 3000h + 1000: This equation incorrectly multiplies the hourly cost by 3000.
D. C = 1000m + 250: This equation wrongly includes a cost per mile (1000) and incorrectly multiplies the hourly cost by 250.
Therefore, A. C = 250h + 1000 is the only equation that accurately represents the cost to operate a bus tour.
Question
The Cross Country Bus Tour Company owns five buses that tour the United States. All tours start in Los Angeles. The cost (C) to operate their tours is $250.00 per hour plus $1000 for marketing for each trip. (m= miles, h= hours) 37. What equation shows the cost to operate a bus tour? A. C=250h+1000 B. C=110m-1000 C. C=3000h+1000 D. C=1000m+250