The manager of a restaurant found that the cost to produce 200 cups of coffee is $65.00 , while the cost to produce 250 cups is $77.50 . Assume the relationship between the cost y to produce x cups of coffee is linear. a. Write a linear equation that expresses the cost, y, in terms of the number of cups of coffee, x. b. How many cups of coffee are produced if the cost of production is $135.00 ?

a). y = 0.25x + 15

b). x = 480 cups

Step-by-step explanation:

(a). Let the equation of the linear function passing through a point (x', y') is,

y - y' = m(x - x')

'm' = slope of the line

b = y-intercept

Two points lying on the linear function will be (200, 65) and (250, 77.5).

Slope of the line 'm' =

m =

   =

   = 0.25

Therefore, equation of the line passing through (200, 65) and slope 0.25 will be,

y - 65 = 0.25(x - 200)

y - 65 = 0.25x - 50

y = 0.25x + 15

(b). For y = $135 we have to calculate the number of cups of coffee produced.

135 = 0.25x + 15

0.25x = 135 - 15

0.25x = 120

x = 480 cups

Therefore, 480 cups of coffee will be produced.

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