A food truck has fixed monthly expenses of $1,000 for permits and $500 for insurance. Its variable expenses include $3 per meal served and $200 for ingredients. What is the correct equation for the total monthly expenses E(q) based on the number of meals q served?
Answer
A
cap e times q is equal to 3 q plus 1 comma 500
B
cap e times q is equal to 3 q plus 1 comma 200
C
cap e times q is equal to 3 q plus 200
D
cap e times q is equal to 3 q plus 1 comma 700
Explanation
The fixed monthly expenses are $1,000 + $500 = $1,500. Add the $200 ingredient expense and the $3 cost for each of q meals: E(q) = 3q + 1,700. So the correct choice is “E(q) = 3q + 1,700.”
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