Asked by poppy

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

15.8 per mile
15.8 per mile

$0.95 per mile
$0.95 per mile

$17.50 per mile
$17.50 per mile

$2.49 per mile
$2.49 per mile

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
$0.95 per mile

The slope 0.95 in y = 0.95x + 2.49 is the rate of change (dollars per mile).