Question: Two friends are comparing data from local bike rentals: Company A: Cost = 4.5h+3, Company B: Cost = 6h. They each rent bikes for several hours and want to find out: Which company is cheaper after 2 hours? After how many hours will the two companies cost the same? What does the slope represent in each model?
A) Company B is cheaper after 2 hours. The cost is the same at 3 hours. The slope represents base fee.
B) Company A is cheaper after 2 hours. The cost is not equal at 2 hours. The slope represents the hourly rate.
C) Company A is cheaper after 2 hours. The cost is equal at 2 hours. The slope represents the base fee.
D) Company A is cheaper after 2 hours. The cost is the same at 2 hours. The slope represents hourly rate.
Correct answer: D
Grade: 8 | Topic: Statistics and Probability | Difficulty: Medium | Standard: 8. SP. A. 3