<span>Quadratic because you have x^2</span>
Mrs. Blat spends at least ...
13.99 +10.00 +6.00 = 29.99
each month. Over the year, this is a minimum of
12*$29.99 = $359.88
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The variable cost is the cost of the 2nd book, which may or may not be purchased in any given month.
So the total bill will be 44.99 + 20% of 44.99 or the total bill (x) will equal 44.99 + .20 × 44.99
x = 44.99 + (.20)44.99
x = 44.99 + 9.00
x = $53.99
*note- .20(44.99) = 8.998 which rounds to $9.00
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