Solve the Problem $\$ 123,400$ , While 25 Airplane Engines Cost $\$ 133,000$

question 454

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Write all linear equations in slope-intercept form.
-A company can make 10 airplane engines for $\$ 123,400$ , while 25 airplane engines cost $\$ 133,000$ . Find a linear equation that models the cost to produce $x$ airplane engines.

• A) \(y = x + 9600\)
• B) \(y = 640 x - 117,000\)
• C) \(y = 640 x + 117,000\)
• D) \(y = 15 x + 9600\)

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Factory Overhead Rates

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