Answer :
Answer:
$17.50
Step-by-step explanation:
This problem can be written as a function C(x), the cost for "x" number of copies.
The constant, or flat fee, is $9.50 because this cost will always be there no matter how many copies you order.
The rate is 20 cents, or 0.20 for every "x".
Write this as a function:
C(x) = 0.20x + 9.50
To find the cost of an order of 40 copies, substitute x for 40 in the function.
C(x) = 0.20x + 9.50
C(40) = 0.20(40) + 9.50
C(40) = 8 + 9.50
C(40) = 17.50
*Remember to always write money with two decimals.
The cost is $17.50.