Billy plans to paint baskets. The paint costs $14.50. The baskets cost $7.25 each. Write an equation

Question

that gives the total cost as a function of the number of baskets made. Determine the cost of four baskets.

Answer 1

Equation: y = 14.50 + 7.25x

Cost of four baskets: y = 14.50 + 7.25(4)

y = $35.50