The function y is equal to the fraction with numerator 16 comma 500 plus 1020 x and denominator x models y , the average annual cost in dollars of owning a car for x years. Which statement best explains why the graph of y is equal to the fraction with numerator 16 comma 500 plus 1020 x and denominator x should have a vertical asymptote at x is equal to 0 ?
Answer
A
The initial cost of the car is greater than 0 dollars .
B
The value of the car decreases over time.
C
The value of the car will never dip below 0 dollars .