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the cost of renting a canoe is $8 for the first hour plus another $3 for each additional hour. which of the following represents this situation, where c is the total cost of renting a canoe for h hours?

a. $c = 3(h - 1) + 8$

b. $c = 8h + 3$

c. $c = 11h$

d. $c = 3h + 8$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify fixed and variable costs

Fixed cost = $8 (first hour), variable cost = $3 per additional hour. Additional hours = \(h - 1\).

Step2: Formulate total cost equation

Total cost \(C\) = fixed cost + variable cost. Variable cost = \(3(h - 1)\). So \(C = 3(h - 1) + 8\).

Answer:

A. \(C = 3(h - 1) + 8\)