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B. 33.5 is your answer
First you want to add 12+4 because it is in parentheses
8.5+16x2-7
Then you multiply 16 by 2
8.5+32-7
Then you add 8.5 to 32
40.5-7
Then you subtract 7 from 40.5 giving you your answer
33.5
whether you have the money to lend her
whether she offers you some collateral
whether she is creditworthy
whether she can repay the loan within a period that suits you
whether she offers to pay interest
Put x=5 in above function. J(x)= 39x. J(5) = 39x5 = 195.