Chapter 8.2, Problem 4NAEP

Jessica makes clay bowls.

The following equation relates the number of clay bowls n, she makes and the total amount of money, d, in dollars, it costs to her to make them.

$d=375+50n$

Based on the equation, which of the following statements is true?

a. Without making any clay bowls, Jessica’s total cost is $\$50$ .

b. Without making any clay bowls, Jessica’s total cost is $\$375$.

c. Each clay bowl Jessica makes decreases her total cost by $\$50$.

d. Each clay bowl Jessica makes increases her total cost by $\$375$.

e. Each clay bowl Jessica makes costs $\$425$.