Question

Imals in the souvenir shop. This profit equation was \( P(x)=23 x-50 \). a. What are the independent and dependent variables? (Hint: remember what a variable is) (4 points) b. What does the independen

A) The profit of the souvenir shop.
B) The cost of souvenirs.
C) The number of souvenirs sold (x).
D) The fixed cost of operating the shop.

Answer 1

The independent variable is the number of souvenirs sold and the dependent variable is the profit of the souvenir shop.

Step-by-step explanation:

The independent variable in this profit equation is the number of souvenirs sold (x), and the dependent variable is the profit of the souvenir shop (P).

To calculate the profit for a given number of souvenirs sold, you would plug in the value of x into the equation P(x)=23x-50. For example, if 100 souvenirs are sold, the profit would be P(100) = 23(100) - 50 = 2,250 - 50 = $2,200.