SOLUTION: Write a cost function for the problem. Assume that the relationship is linear. A cab company charges a base rate of ​$2 plus 40 cents per minute. Let​ C(x) be the cost in d

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Question 1164570:
Write a cost function for the problem. Assume that the relationship is linear.
A cab company charges a base rate of ​$2 plus 40 cents per minute. Let​ C(x) be the cost in dollars of using the cab for x minutes.

Answer by ikleyn(52790)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    C(x) = 2.40*x   dollars.


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