Question

Please help me find the equation of the problem and the total cost of the problem

Answer 1

Answer:

(a)C=7500+175S

(b)$9,600

Explanation:

Part A

The cost C of transporting S tons of sugar is:

$C=7500+175S$

Part B

When the tons of sugar to be transported, S = 12

$\begin{gathered} C=7500+175(12) \\ =7500+2100 \\ =\ 9,600 \end{gathered}$

The cost of transporting 12 tons of sugar is $9,600.