The equation y= 1.55x + 110,419 approximates the total cost, in dollars, of raising a child in the United States from birth to 1

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The equation y= 1.55x + 110,419 approximates the total cost, in dollars, of raising a child in the United States from birth to 1

7 years, given the households annual income, x.
Approximately how much would it cost to raise a child from birth to 17 years in a household with an annual income of $48,000?

A. $185,921
B. $184,819
C. $182,419
D. $74,409

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2 answers:

konstantin123 [22] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-03T13:53:37+03:00

konstantin123 [22]4 years ago

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Answer:

Option B $\$184,819$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

y------> the total cost in dollars f raising a child in the United States from birth to $17$ years

x------> the households annual income

we have

$y=1.55x+110,419$

Find the value of y for $x=\$48,000$

$y=1.55(48,000)+110,419=\$184,819$

Andrew [12] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-03T15:26:53+03:00

Andrew [12]4 years ago

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Well the equation is y=1.55x+110,419 and they give you X so put that in: y=1.55(48,000)+110,419. Now you multiply: 1.55(48,000)=74,400, y=74,400+110,419. Now add: 74,400+110,419=184,819 or B :)