Question

The total cost (C) of flood damage repair is represented by the equation C=mx+b, where m is the cost per square meter of damage and x is the area of flood damage in square meters. If the cost per square meter is $50, and there is a fixed cost (b) of $10,000 for other miscellaneous expenses, what is the total cost for flood damage repair for an area of 200 square meters?(1 point)
Responses

$5,000
$5,000

$20,000
$20,000

$10,000
$10,000

$20,500

Answer 1

C = mx + b = 50(200) + 10,000 = 10,000 + 10,000 = $20,000.