CORRECT ANSWER WILL GET BRAINLIEST AND 20 points A business is using a catering company for an event. The catering company is offering three different meal options. The equation y = 8.50x + 45.00 can be used to predict
the cost of the meals if x people attend the event. What is the meaning of the slope of the equation?
A
The company charges an initial fee of $8.50.
B
The company charges an initial fee of $45.00.
The cost increases by $8.50 for each person who attends the event.
The cost increases by $45.00 for each person who attends the event.