(1) I and III
Explanation:
- x represents the number of dogs at the shelter per day, so statement I is correct.
- 30 represents the shelter's total expenses per day, so statement III is correct.
- x does not represent the number of volunteers at the shelter per day, so statement II is incorrect.
- 30 does not represent the shelter's nonfood expenses per day, so statement IV is incorrect.
Each day, a local dog shelter spends an average of $2.40 on food per dog. The manager estimates the shelter's daily expenses, assuming there is at least one dog in the shelter, using the function E(x) = 30 + 2.40x. Which statements regarding the function E(x) are correct? I. x represents the number of dogs at the shelter per day. II. x represents the number of volunteers at the shelter per day. III. 30 represents the shelter's total expenses per day. IV. 30 represents the shelter's nonfood expenses per day. (1) I and III (2) I and IV (3) II and III (4) II and IV
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