The costs to buy and download a song at four different online retailers are shown below.

Use the images to answer the question.

Online Retailer A

A line graph titled Cost of Downloading Songs. The y-axis is labeled cost in dollars and is marked from 1 to 10. The x-axis is labeled number of songs, and is marked, in twos from 2 to 18.

Online Retailer B

Number of songs

0

1

2

3

4

5

Cost (in dollars)

1

1.25

1.5

1.75

2

2.25

Online Retailer C

y=0.35x+1.5


Online Retailer D

We charge a flat rate of $0.60 to download a song with no hidden fees!
Which online retailer charges the least amount to buy and download 8 songs?

(1 point)
Responses

Online Retailer A
Online Retailer A

Online Retailer B
Online Retailer B

Online Retailer C
Online Retailer C

Online Retailer D

1 answer

To determine which online retailer charges the least amount to buy and download 8 songs, we need to calculate the total cost for downloading 8 songs from each retailer.

Online Retailer A: The cost for multiple songs isn't specified in your message, so we cannot calculate it.

Online Retailer B: According to the provided information:

  • The cost per song: $1.25 for the first song, increasing by $0.25 for each song.
    • 1 song: $1.25
    • 2 songs: $1.50
    • 3 songs: $1.75
    • 4 songs: $2.00
    • 5 songs: $2.25
    • 6 songs: $2.50
    • 7 songs: $2.75
    • 8 songs: $3.00

So the total cost for 8 songs = $3.00.

Online Retailer C: The equation for the cost, \( y = 0.35x + 1.5 \), can be used to calculate the cost for 8 songs (where \( x = 8 \)):

  • Cost for 8 songs = \( 0.35(8) + 1.5 = 2.8 + 1.5 = 4.3 \). So, the total cost for 8 songs = $4.30.

Online Retailer D: They charge a flat rate of $0.60 per song.

  • Cost for 8 songs = \( 8 \times 0.60 = 4.80 \). So the total cost for 8 songs = $4.80.

Summary of Costs:

  • Online Retailer B: $3.00 for 8 songs
  • Online Retailer C: $4.30 for 8 songs
  • Online Retailer D: $4.80 for 8 songs

Conclusion: Online Retailer B charges the least amount to buy and download 8 songs at $3.00.

The correct response is: Online Retailer B.