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Question: The wedding photographer for the Smith/Jones wedding charges $1,000 for her
preparation and first 60 prints. The cost is $2.00 per photo beyond the first 60. Which formula
should be used to determine the total cost, C, as a function of the number of photos, p, that are
purchased, assuming at least 60 are purchased?
Required: Total cost, C, as a function of number of photos, p
Given: C
i
= initial charge of photographer for her preparation and first 60 prints
C
i
= $1,000.00
c = cost per photo beyond the first 60 prints
c = $2.00
p = number of photos
Solution:
Total Cost = initial charge for preparation and first 60 prints + (cost per photo BEYOND the first
60 x number of photos)
Using the representations:
C = C
i
+ cp
Using the values given:
C = $1000.00 + $2(p-60)
Note that 60 was deducted from the cost per photo because it is indicated in the problem that
$1000 will be charged for preparation and the first 60 prints. Therefore, the first 60 prints will
be free of charge. Only photos printed BEYOND 60 will be priced for $2.00/photo.
Answer: LETTER C
C = 1000 + 2(p-60)
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Question: The wedding photographer for the Smith/Jones wedding charges $1,000 for her preparation and first 60 prints. The cost is $2.00 per photo beyond the first 60. Which formula should be used to determine the total cost, C, as a function of the number of photos, p, that are purchased, assuming ...
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