Question

Consider the two functions described below.

Function 1 describes the cost, y, to park in a parking lot for x hours. There is a flat fee of $7.00 and $1.00 charge per hour.

Function 2 is represented in the graph below. It shows the cost, y, to park in a parking garage, for x hours.

Which statement correctly explains whether the parking lot or parking garage charges a higher rate per hour to park?
A. The parking lot charges a higher rate per hour because when you compare the rates, 7 4.
B. The parking garage charges a higher rate per hour because when you compare the rates, 2 1.
C. The parking lot charges a higher rate per hour because when you compare the rates, 7 2.
D. The parking garage charges a higher rate per hour because when you compare the rates, 4 1.