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Question
Ashley calculates her salary (base and commission) for the year "y" using the model y = 0.2x + 25,000; where x represents her total sales for the year. What is the meaning of the y-intercept in the model?
Responses
A the y-intercept represents Ashley's base paythe y-intercept represents Ashley's base pay
B the y-intercept represents Ashley's commission paythe y-intercept represents Ashley's commission pay
C the y-intercept represents Ashley's total sales for the yearthe y-intercept represents Ashley's total sales for the year
D the y-intercept represents the highest salary Ashley can earn

A the y-intercept represents Ashley's base pay