Evaluate the Function at the Given Value of the Independent $P ( x ) = 0.6 x - 89$

question 206

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify.
-The function $P ( x ) = 0.6 x - 89$ models the relationship between the number of pretzels $x$ that a certain vendor sells and the profit the vendor makes. Find $\mathrm { P } ( 500 )$ , the profit the vendor makes from selling 500 pretzels.

• A) \$211
• B) \(\$ 300\)
• C) \(\$ 389\)
• D) \(\$ 411\)

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