The cost of producing pots is the initial investment, $175, plus $3.50 in materials per pot. Therefore, the function C(p) = 175 + 3.5p defines the cost, C, of producing a number of pots, p. To the nearest cent, how much will it cost to produce 125 pots? (Enter only the number without the dollar sign, such as 25.03 for twenty-five dollars and 3 cents.)
i got 612.50
then follow up question asked
How many pots can be produced if the budget is limited to $450? (Enter only the number.

Question

The cost of producing pots is the initial investment, $175, plus $3.50 in materials per pot. Therefore, the function C(p) = 175 + 3.5p defines the cost, C, of producing a number of pots, p. To the nearest cent, how much will it cost to produce 125 pots? (Enter only the number without the dollar sign, such as 25.03 for twenty-five dollars and 3 cents.) 
i got 612.50
then follow up question asked
How many pots can be produced if the budget is limited to $450? (Enter only the number.

anonymous · Answer

first answer is correct and if the budget is 450 it will be 78.57