Evaluate the Function at the Given Value of the Independent $C ( x ) = 0.5 x + 20,000$

question 211

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify.
-The total cost in dollars for a certain company to produce x empty jars to be used by a jelly producer is given by the function $C ( x ) = 0.5 x + 20,000$ . Find $C ( 50,000 )$ , the cost of producing 50,000 jars.

• A) \(\$ 45,000\)
• B) \(\$ 25,000\)
• C) \(\$ 20.50\)
• D) \(\$ 50,020\)

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