SOLUTION: A stationery firm produces 50 pens for $100 and 100 pens for $150. Assuming that the production volume P and cost C are linearly related, which equation represents the cost model f

Question 705316: A stationery firm produces 50 pens for $100 and 100 pens for $150. Assuming that the production volume P and cost C are linearly related, which equation represents the cost model for producing these pens?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I will plot , production volume, on the
vertical axis and , cost, on the
horizontal axis.
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I will use the general point-slope formula:

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check answer:
( $100, 50 )

OK
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( $150, 100 )

OK
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Here's the plot:

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