Multiple Choice
The total cost c a painter charges to paint a house depends on the number h of hours it takes to paint the house. This situation can be represented by the function rule c = 15h + 245. What is the total cost if the painter works for 30.25 hours?
(1 point)
Responses
$245.00
$453.75
$572.75
$698.75
To find the total cost if the painter works for 30.25 hours, we can substitute h = 30.25 into the function rule c = 15h + 245.
c = 15(30.25) + 245
c = 453.75 + 245
c = 698.75
Therefore, the total cost is $698.75.
The correct answer is (D) $698.75.