Rice Corporation uses the cost formula Y=$4800 + $0.40X for the maintenance cost, where X is machine hours. The August budget is based on 9,000 hours of planned machine time. What is the maintenance cost expected to be incurred during August? (A) $4,800; (B) $8,400; (C) $3,600: (D) $1,200

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Answer:

correct answer is option B

Step-by-step explanation:

rice corporation cost formula for maintenance :

Y = $4800 + $0.40 X

where,  X is machine hours

So,

in august budget hours given is = 9000.

Now, substituting  the value of hours in the given formula,

we get,

Y = $4800 + $0.40*(9000)

Y = $4800 + $3600

Y = $8400

hence, the maintenance incurred during August month is $8400

So,  the correct answer is option B