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8.1 Multiple Representations of Problem Situations
Complete each table and then create a graph from the table of values.
1. The library charges $1 to use the copier and $0.50 for each page copied.
Number of Pages
Copier Use
Charge
(dollars)
1
$1
Total Cost
(dollars)
2
5
$3.50
$5.00
$6.00
2. The bakery charges $7.50 for one dozen bagels and $0.50 for each additional bagel.
Number of
Bagels
Cost of First
Dozen
(dollars)
Total Cost
(dollars)
$7.50
$8.00
14
$8.50
15
16
Write an equation that represents each problem situation. Then use the equation to answer the question.
7. The daycare center charges $120 for one week of care.
8. The zoo offers special admission rates for large groups
Families with multiple children pay $95 for each additional of visitors. The zoo charges $7.50 admission for the first
child per week. Write an equation for the total cost for one
visitor and $5.50 for each additional visitor in the group.
week of care in terms of the number of children. Define
Write an equation for the total cost of admission in terms of
your variables. How much will one week of care cost a
the number of visitors. Define your variables. How much is
family with 3 children?
admission for a group of 6 visitors?
9. The local farm is advertising a special on fresh picked
peaches. The farm charges $4.25 to pick your own peck of
peaches and $3.50 for each additional peck you pick. Write
an equation for the total cost of peaches in terms of the
number of pecks. Define your variables. How much does it
cost to pick 3 pecks of peaches?
10. A restaurant charges $100 to rent its banquet room for
an event. It also charges $15 to serve dinner to each guest.
Write an equation for the total cost of the banquet room in
terms of the number of guests. Define your variables. What
is the total cost of the banquet room for 20 guests?
11. The party store has a special on greeting cards. It
charges $14 for 4 greeting cards and $1.50 for each
additional card. Write an equation for the total cost of
greeting cards in terms of the number of cards. Define your
variables. What is the total cost for 9 greeting cards?
12. The jewelry store has a special on earrings. If you
purchase 2 pairs of earrings for $65, each additional pair of
earrings is $24.99. Write an equation that represents the
total cost of earrings based on the number of pairs of
earrings purchased. Define your variables. What is the total
cost of 4 pairs of earrings?
Solve the equation.
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