Question 17

The equation 𝑨(π’ˆ) = πŸπŸ“ βˆ’ 𝟎. πŸ“πŸŽπ’ˆ represents the amount of money remaining, 𝑨, on a customer’s card after playing π’ˆ games. Which statement is true?
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A. The initial amount on the card is $15, and $0.50 is earned for each game.
B. The initial amount on the card is $15, and each game costs $0.50.
C. The initial amount on the card is $50, and $0.50 is earned for each game.
D. The initial amount on the card is $50, and each game costs $0.15.

1 answer

To analyze the equation \( A(g) = 15 - 0.50g \):

  • \( A(g) \) represents the amount of money remaining on the card.
  • The term \( 15 \) indicates the initial amount on the card before playing any games.
  • The term \( -0.50g \) shows that for each game played, $0.50 is deducted from the total amount on the card.

Now, let's evaluate the options:

A. The initial amount on the card is $15, and $0.50 is earned for each game.

  • Incorrect. The initial amount is $15, but $0.50 is the cost (not earned) for each game.

B. The initial amount on the card is $15, and each game costs $0.50.

  • Correct. The initial amount is $15, and the expression shows a deduction of $0.50 for each game played.

C. The initial amount on the card is $50, and $0.50 is earned for each game.

  • Incorrect. The initial amount is $15, and $0.50 is not earned.

D. The initial amount on the card is $50, and each game costs $0.15.

  • Incorrect. The initial amount is $15, and the cost per game is $0.50.

The true statement is B: The initial amount on the card is $15, and each game costs $0.50.