Question

A mechanic charges C(t) dollars to install a new distributor in a car. The formula C(t)=16t+160 is used to find the cost of installation, where t is the number of hours of labor performed by the mechanic. What does the slope represent?

Answer 1

• Labor cost per hour

Explanation:

The given formula is linear, with the slope of 16 and the y-intercept 160.

The slope represents a labor cost per hour and the y-intercept is the cost of spare parts used in repair.