SOLUTION: Describe a situation that could be modeled by a linear function but NOT direct variation.

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: Describe a situation that could be modeled by a linear function but NOT direct variation.      Log On


   

Question 388344: Describe a situation that could be modeled by a linear function but NOT direct variation.
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The good ol' total cost function for one product C = mq + f, where q = no. of quantity of the product made, m = the unit cost for the product, and f = fixed cost in making the product. Here we are under the assumption that it always requires some amount of money to carry out production.