Solve the problem.The cost of a rental car for the weekend is given by the function C(x) = 137 + 0.25x, where x is the number of miles driven. Find and interpret the C-intercept of the graph of this function.

A. 0.25; There is a flat rate of $0.25 to rent a car in addition to the charge for each mile driven.
B. 0.25; The cost of the rental car increases by $0.25 for each mile driven.
C. 137; There is a flat rate of $137 to rent a car in addition to the charge for each mile driven.
D. 137; The cost of the rental car increases by $137 for each mile driven.


Answer: C

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