The cost, in dollars, of a one day car rental is given by C(x)=37+0.15x where x is the number of miles driven.

What is the meaning of the value C(0)? use a complete sentence to answer the question

Determine the total cost if 300 miles are driven. Use Correct notation and units in your answer

1 answer

a)

C(0) basically tells you what the minimum cost of a one day car rental, without travelling any distance, is.

C(0) = zero miles driven = 37 + (0)0.15 = 37

b)

When x = 300,
C(x) = 37 + 0.15(300)
= 37 + 45
= $82