Question

Let y represent the total cost of publishing a book (in dollars). Let x represent the number of copies of the book printed. Suppose that x and y are related by the equation =y+115025x. Answer the questions below. Note that a change can be an increase or a decrease. For an increase, use a positive number. For a decrease, use a negative number.

Answer 1

Change in the cost of each book printed = $25

Cost to get started = $1150

Explanation:

Equation representing the relation between number of copies of the books (x) and total cost of publishing a book (y) is,

y = 1150 + 25x

This equation is in the form of a linear equation,

y = mx + b

Where m represents the change in cost of printing each book and y-intercept of the line 'b' represents the cost before any book is printed.

By comparing these equations,

m = 25

Therefore, change in the cost of each book printed = $25

b = 1150

Which represents the cost to get started = $1150