The following function give the cost based on the number of x items purchased.

C(x) = 3^x + 2, what does C(2) represent in context of the problem?
a. The cost of purchasing 2 items
b. 2 items are being purchased
c. 3^2
d. 3*2+2

In the context of the problem, C(2) represents the cost of purchasing 2 items.

So the correct option is:
a. The cost of purchasing 2 items.