The function c=23(n-1)+37 represents the cost c in cents for mailing a letter weighing n ounces. Which statement is true?
a the weight of a letter depends on the cost.
b the number of letters mailed depends on the total number of ounces of the letters.
c the cost to mail a letter depends on its weight.
d each letter ocsts 37 cents an ounce.
The correct statement is:
c) The cost to mail a letter depends on its weight.
To determine which statement is true, we need to analyze the given function: c = 23(n-1) + 37.
The function represents the cost (c) in cents for mailing a letter weighing (n) ounces.
From the function, we can observe that as the weight (n) of the letter changes, the cost (c) also changes.
Therefore, the correct statement is:
c) The cost to mail a letter depends on its weight.