The total cost of food damage repair is represented by the equation C=mx+b, where m is the cost per square meter of damage and x is the area of flood damage in square meters. If the cost per square meter is $50, and there is a fixed cost (b) of $10,000 for other miscellaneous expenses, what is the total cost for flood damage repair for an area of 200 square meters?

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To find the total cost for flood damage repair for an area of 200 square meters, we first need to substitute the given values into the equation C=mx+b.

m = $50
x = 200 square meters
b = $10,000

C = ($50)(200) + $10,000
C = $10,000 + $10,000
C = $20,000

Therefore, the total cost for flood damage repair for an area of 200 square meters is $20,000.