Question 1 • Common Core Algebra I B-IC
Factor out 60 from the total: 300m² + 120m + 180 = 60(5m² + 2m + 3). The factor 60 can represent the number of months, and the expression in parentheses represents the monthly deposit in dollars. Therefore, the correct choice is D, 60(5m² + 2m + 3).
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