Solve the problem.The cost of tuition at a community college is given by C(x) = 490 + 54x, where x is the number of credit hours. Interpret the slope of this function as a rate of change.

Question

A. The tuition at the community college increases by $490 for each additional 54 credit hours.
B. The number of credit hours increases by 54 for each increase of $490 in tuition.
C. The tuition at the community college increases by $490 for each additional credit hour.
D. The tuition at the community college increases by $54 for each additional credit hour.

Answer 1

Answer: D