MHB Cost of 2x number of roses is not double the cost of x number of roses.

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The cost of six roses is not simply double the cost of three roses due to the fixed cost component in the pricing formula, C(r) = 2 + 5r. When evaluating the expression for six roses, C(2r), it results in 2 + 10r, while doubling the cost of three roses, 2C(r), yields 4 + 10r. This shows that the fixed cost of 2 remains constant regardless of the quantity, leading to a discrepancy in the total cost. Therefore, the relationship between the costs is not linear, confirming that the cost does not double as the quantity doubles. Understanding this pricing structure is crucial for accurate budgeting in floral purchases.
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Asalamoalikum,
Explain why the cost of six roses is not double the cost of three roses?

Hint: Think about a expression for cost of roses r, 2 + 5r.
What if the expression for cost was just 5r instead?
 
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For the first part of the problem, we are given:

$$C(r)=2+5r$$

And we are asked to determine if the following is true:

$$C(2r)=2C(r)$$

Or:

$$2+5(2r)=2(2+5r)$$

After you distribute, do you find this true?
 
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