Question

The cost, y, to take a ride share x miles is represented by the function y=0.95x+2.49
. Maluma takes the ride share 15.8 miles and is charged $17.50.

What is the rate of change represented by this situation?

(1 point)
Responses

$0.95 per mile
$0.95 per mile

$17.50 per mile
$17.50 per mile

15.8 per mile
15.8 per mile

$2.49 per mile

Answer 1

The rate of change in the context of this ride share cost function \( y = 0.95x + 2.49 \) represents the cost per mile, which is the coefficient of \( x \) in the equation.

In this case, the rate of change is:

\[
\text{Rate of change} = \$0.95 \text{ per mile}
\]

So the correct response is:

**$0.95 per mile**