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The equation y= 1.55x + 110,419 approximates the total cost, in dollars, of raising a child in the United States from birth to 17 years, given the households annual income, x.
Approximately how much would it cost to raise a child from birth to 17 years in a household with an annual income of $48,000?

A. $185,921
B. $184,819
C. $182,419
D. $74,409

Respuesta :

melhunt99
Well the equation is y=1.55x+110,419 and they give you X so put that in: y=1.55(48,000)+110,419. Now you multiply: 1.55(48,000)=74,400, y=74,400+110,419. Now add: 74,400+110,419=184,819 or B :)
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Answer:

Option B [tex]\$184,819[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

y------> the total cost in dollars f raising a child in the United States from birth to [tex]17[/tex] years

x------> the households annual income

we have

[tex]y=1.55x+110,419[/tex]

Find the value of y for [tex]x=\$48,000[/tex]

[tex]y=1.55(48,000)+110,419=\$184,819[/tex]

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