Question

An electrician uses the function f(x) = 60 + 40x to calculate the total cost, in dollars, for a service call that takes x hours to

complete. What does the coefficient 40 represent?
A)
The electrician works 40 hours.
B)
The electrician charges $40 per hour.
Eliminate
The electrician drives 40 miles to work.
D)
The electrician charges a $40 trip charge.

Answer 1

(B) The electrician charges $40 per hour.

Explanation:

Total cost=fixed cost + variable cost

F(x)=60+40x

Fixed cost =60

Variable cost=40x

x=hours of service

40=40 dollar per hour charge

The coefficient 40 represent the electrician charge of $40 per hour

(B) The electrician charges $40 per hour.