A company that packages cold cuts needs to transport the packaged meat to the supermarket. It will cost $1,200 to rent a truck, and it will cost an

additional $100 for every 50 pounds transported. Which equation represents the transport cost for every 50 pounds of cold cuts transported?

A. y = 1,200 - 100x

B. y = 1,200 + 100x

c. y = 1,200x + 100

D. y = 100x - 1,200

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Cannon Livingston

12 September, 15:10

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Essence Jimenez · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x: every 50 pounds transported

y: total cost

We now write the equation that models the problem:

Y=1,200+100x