Question

The cost, C, in dollars to produce 3 pounds of chocolate candy
is represented by the linear function C (x) = 3.5x+ 800.
Find the number of pounds produced if the cost is $842.00.
Round to the nearest tenth of a pound.
469.1
h
O 3,747.0
38.5
12.0
o 1.2

Answer 1

Answer:

  (c) 12 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

The cost of production is given as ...

  3.5x +800 = 842

  3.5x = 42 . . . . . . . . subtract 800

  x = 12 . . . . . . . . . . . divide by 3.5

The number of pounds produced is 12.