What was the variable cost per dog associated with zarena's water bill? Zarena was reviewing the water bill for her dog day careand spa and determined that her highest bill, $3,800,occurred in May when she washed 400 dogs and herlowest bill, $2,400, occurred in November when shewashed 200 dogs.What was the variable cost per dog associated withZarena's water bill?A) $6.00B) $12.00C) $9.50D) $7.00

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