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Comparing Rates in Linear Functions (8.F.B.4)
Real-World Scenario # 1
Mrs. Williams is planning to order official 8th-grade t-shirts. Last week
she started researching shirt companies to find the best price for the
shirts. Each company has a set-up charge and a cost per shirt. Analyze
each function, then answer the questions to help her find the best deal.
Impressive Imprints
Awesome Apparel
Number of Shirts
Cost
0
5
20
50
$100
$157.50
$330
$675
Number of Shirts
0
5
20
50
Cost
$200
$245
$380
$650
How much is the set-up charge?
How much is the set-up charge?
How much does each shirt cost?
How much does each shirt cost?
Write a function that represents
the cost of ordering shirts here.
Write a function that represents the
cost of ordering shirts here.
1.) Which company charges the least for each shirt? The most?
2.) Which company has the lowest set-up charge? The highest?
3.) If there are 44 students in the 8th grade
class, which company should she choose? Why?
Real-World Scenario # 2