Question

The cost for renting a cab at the Yellow Cab Company is illustrated in the graph.

Yellow cab prices, y, total cost, distance traveled in miles, x.

Which statement best describes the meaning of the y-intercept in the problem situation?

A
The y-intercept (0, 2) means that the cab begins with 2 miles already on the meter.
B
The y-intercept (0, 2) means that there is a $2 initial fee on the cost of a cab ride from the Yellow Cab Company before any miles are driven.
C
The y-intercept (0, 2) means that there is a $2 refund on the cost of a cab ride from the Yellow Cab Company before any miles are driven.
D
The y-intercept (0, 2) means that the cab does not begin charging for the cab ride until after 2 miles are on the meter.

Answer 1

B

The y-intercept (0, 2) gives the cost when x = 0 miles. That means there is a $2 initial fee before any miles are driven.