Jax tutors algebra students for a base fee of $15 plus an additional $10 an hour. Which of the following is the point when Jax tutors a student for 2.5 hours? What do the coordinates mean in the context of the situation?(1 point)

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(40,2.5)
; Jax will tutor a student for 2.5 hours and earn a profit of $40.
left parenthesis 40 comma 2.5 right parenthesis ; Jax will tutor a student for 2.5 hours and earn a profit of $40.

(2.5,25)
; Jax will tutor a student for 2.5 hours and earn a profit of $25.
left parenthesis 2.5 comma 25 right parenthesis ; Jax will tutor a student for 2.5 hours and earn a profit of $25.

(2.5,10)
; Jax will tutor a student for 2.5 hours and earn a profit of $10.
left parenthesis 2.5 comma 10 right parenthesis ; Jax will tutor a student for 2.5 hours and earn a profit of $10.

(2.5,40)
; Jax will tutor a student for 2.5 hours and earn a profit of $40.
left parenthesis 2.5 comma 40 right parenthesis ; Jax will tutor a student for 2.5 hours and earn a profit of $40.
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Answer 1

To find out how much Jax earns for tutoring a student for 2.5 hours, we can use the following formula based on the fees given:

Total earnings = Base fee + (Hourly rate × Number of hours)

Given:

• Base fee = $15
• Hourly rate = $10/hour
• Number of hours = 2.5

Calculating the total earnings:

Total earnings = $15 + ($10 × 2.5)
Total earnings = $15 + $25
Total earnings = $40

Now, we can interpret the coordinates in the context of the situation. If we represent the point as (time in hours, total earnings), then when Jax tutors a student for 2.5 hours, the coordinates would be (2.5, 40).

The correct response is: (2.5, 40); Jax will tutor a student for 2.5 hours and earn a profit of $40.