Which expression shows the amount that the trucking company makes if p people use a competitor for delivery, and the company makes $3,125 before competition is considered?

The company starts with $3,125. If p people use a competitor instead, the company loses $24.50 for each person, so subtract 24.5p from 3,125. The expression is 3,125 − 24.5p, choice D.

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