20 + 20 + 30 + 15 + 40 = 125
125/5= 25
25-15 = 10
Absolute deviation for 15 is 10
Answer:
8.4 dollars
Step-by-step explanation:
The error is in the resolution of the proportion. In fact, the initial proportion is correct:

where x is the total cost. However, the following step of the resolution is wrong. In fact, the correct resolution is the following:
- Multiplying by x on both sides:

- Multiplying by 3.5 no both sides:

And now we can find x:

So, the total cost is 8.4 dollars.
The coefficient of X is -2
I believe your answer is going to be C.