Which one of the following scenarios can be modeled by a linear function?(1 point)

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The total cost of a bag of groceries if the bag contains many different items.
The total cost of a bag of groceries if the bag contains many different items.

The total distance traveled by a biker if the biker rides a different number of miles each day.
The total distance traveled by a biker if the biker rides a different number of miles each day.

The total cost of building a new home if the builder charges $300 per square foot.
The total cost of building a new home if the builder charges $300 per square foot.

The total distance traveled by a delivery truck if the speed varies based on traffic.

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The scenario that can be modeled by a linear function is:

The total cost of building a new home if the builder charges $300 per square foot.

This is because the cost is directly proportional to the number of square feet, which means it can be represented by a linear equation (Cost = $300 * Square Feet). The other scenarios involve varying amounts or conditions that do not produce a consistent linear relationship.