Question

Ferdinand Freight Company charges a flat rate of $250 plus $1.25 per pound to transport freight in the metro area. This cost is represented by the

freight.
function below where w is the weight of the freight in pounds and c(w) is the cost given the weight of the
c(w) = 250 +1.25w
How much does Ferdinand Freight Company charge to transport freight weighing 2,000 pounds?
O $2,250
O $2,500
O $2,750
O $625,000

Answer 1

O $2,750

Explanation:

The cost to transport freight weighing 2,000 pounds can be calculated using the given function c(w)=250+1.25w

. Here, w=2000

pounds. Substituting the value of w

in the function, we get:

c(2000)=250+1.25×2000=250+2500=$2750

So, Ferdinand Freight Company would charge $2,750 to transport freight weighing 2,000 pounds. Therefore, the correct option is:

O $2,750

Answer 2

$2750

Explanation:

c(w) = $250 + $1.25w

w = 2000 lbs

c(2000) = $250 + $1.25*(2000)

c(2000) = $2750