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Algebra practice question

The function c(m) = 0.2m gives the cost, in dollars, of sending m text messages. What is the cost of one message?

  1. A. $0.20Correct
  2. B. $2.00
  3. C. $0.02
  4. D. $1.00

Answer: A. $0.20

c(1) = 0.2 × 1 = 0.2 dollars.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. $2.00
$2.00 would be 2m.
C. $0.02
$0.02 misplaces the decimal.
D. $1.00
$1.00 would be c(5).

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