Question

Multiple Choice Question
A computer technician charges a fixed amount for a repair, plus an additional amount per hour. The equation below describes y, the total amount the technician charges, in dollars, based on x hours for the repair.


What is the meaning of the initial amount for the equation?


A.
It means the technician charges $45 per hour for the repair.

B.
It means the technician charges a fixed amount of $45 for the repair.

C.
It means the technician charges a fixed amount of $75 for the repair.

D.
It means the technician charges $75 per hour for the repair.

Answer 1

To accurately determine the meaning of the initial amount in the equation describing the total charge of the technician, we need to understand that the initial amount typically represents a fixed cost that does not vary based on the number of hours worked.

If we assume the initial amount in the equation is $75, it would mean the technician charges that fixed amount for the repair.

Thus, the correct answer would be:

C. It means the technician charges a fixed amount of $75 for the repair.