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Modeling with Rational Functions — Quiz

Question 4 • Mathematics III

Frank joined a fitness club. He paid a 50 dollars registration fee, and dues are 12 dollars per month. Which expression can be used to find the average monthly cost of an x -month membership at the club?

Answer
A
y is equal to the fraction with numerator 50 x plus 12 and denominator x
B
y is equal to the fraction with numerator 50 plus 12 x and denominator x
C
y is equal to the fraction with numerator open paren 50 plus 12 close paren times x and denominator x
D
y is equal to the fraction with numerator 50 plus 12 and denominator x

Explanation

The total cost for x months is the $50 registration fee plus $12 for each month, or 50 + 12x. To find the average monthly cost, divide the total cost by the number of months, x. This gives (50 + 12x)/x, which is choice B.

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