The profit earned by a hot dog stand is a linear function of the number of hot dogs sold. It costs the owner $48 dollars each morning for the day’s supply of hot dogs, buns and mustard, but he earns $2 profit for each hot dog sold. Which equation represents y, the profit earned by the hot dog stand for x hot dogs sold?

A.y=48x−2
B.y=48x+2
C.y=2x−48
D.y=2x+48

Question

The profit earned by a hot dog stand is a linear function of the number of hot dogs sold. It costs the owner $48 dollars each morning for the day’s supply of hot dogs, buns and mustard, but he earns $2 profit for each hot dog sold. Which equation represents y, the profit earned by the hot dog stand for x hot dogs sold?

A.y=48x−2
B.y=48x+2
C.y=2x−48
D.y=2x+48

Vocaloid · Answer

if x = # of hot dogts, and he earns $2 per hot dog, then he earns 2x dollars for x hot dogs. subtract the 48 fee.