Solve the Problem $y = 45 ( x - 70 ) + 1610$

question 370

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Your home state uses a linear model y $y = 45 ( x - 70 ) + 1610$ to predict the number of vacationers (y) as compared to the average temperature for that week (x) . Find the number of vacationers predicted for a week with an
Average temperature of 60 degrees.

• A) 7460 vacationers
• B) 4240 vacationers
• C) 72,000 vacationers
• D) 1160 vacationers

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount by which the sale of a product or service exceeds its variable costs, contributing to covering fixed costs and generating profit.