A company's monthly profit increases by $1,000 each month. In January, the profit of the company was $25,000. If x = 0 represents January, which of the following equations represents the profit as a function of time (in months)?
A.
y = 25,000x + 1,000
B.
y = 1,000x
C.
y = 1,000x – 25,000
D.
y = 1,000x + 25,000

Question

A company's monthly profit increases by $1,000 each month. In January, the profit of the company was $25,000. If x = 0 represents January, which of the following equations represents the profit as a function of time (in months)?
A.
y = 25,000x + 1,000
B.
y = 1,000x
C.
y = 1,000x – 25,000
D.
y = 1,000x + 25,000

zzr0ck3r · Answer

Well which one would give us 25000 when x=0 and 26000 when x = 1, 27000 when x=2 ....

zzr0ck3r · Answer

hint: only one gives 25000 when x = 0