Question

Pat has 4 hours to spend either studying for a test or playing a new video game. If Pat spends all of that time studying, Pat can score a 92 on the test. If Pat plays for 1 hour, Pat's test score falls 5 points. For playing a second hour, Pat's score falls by another 7 points. Playing for a third hour will lower Pat's score by another 10 points. Refer to the information above. The intercept on the test score axis of Pat's PPC is:
A. 100


B. 92


C. 5 hours


D. 4 hours

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 92

Explanation:

The intercept is the point at which a function met with the Y axis.

On the Y axis will be the score

On the X axis the videogames hours

At more videogames hours less score and at less videogames hours more score.

We are asked for the value of score for 0 hours of dividends:

at X = 0 then Y = 92