During his winter vacation, George reunited skis and boots for 5 days from the slope slayer ski shop. The shop charges the same rate for each day of a rental. Including a $7.50 application fee, George paid a total of $177.25 to rent skis and boots.
What is the rate of change, in dollars per day, for the function that represents George’s rental cost.
A. 7.50
B. 33.95
C. 35.45
D. 42.95