2) Let T be the order total in dollars. The total T does include the cost of shipping and tax. a. Give the total, G(S), as a function of the subtotal, S, by writing a function equation for T = G(S). b. Give the total T, as a function of the pounds of food ordered, P, by writing a function equation for the composition H(P) = G(F(P)). c. Find and interpret G (45). d. Find the cheapest total possible. e. Find the most expensive total possible.

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Cheddar's favorite online dogfood retailor charges $8 per pound of food, $12 for flat rate shipping (on
any size order), and there is a 9% tax that applies to both the price of food and the shipping price.
Orders can be placed as few as 10 pounds, as much as 100 pounds, or any multiple of 5 pounds in
between 10 and 100.
Transcribed Image Text:Cheddar's favorite online dogfood retailor charges $8 per pound of food, $12 for flat rate shipping (on any size order), and there is a 9% tax that applies to both the price of food and the shipping price. Orders can be placed as few as 10 pounds, as much as 100 pounds, or any multiple of 5 pounds in between 10 and 100.
2) Let T be the order total in dollars. The total T does include the cost of shipping and tax.
a. Give the total, G (S), as a function of the subtotal, S, by writing a function equation for
T = G(S).
b. Give the total T, as a function of the pounds of food ordered, P, by writing a function
equation for the composition H(P) = G(F(P)).
c. Find and interpret G(45).
d. Find the cheapest total possible.
e. Find the most expensive total possible.
Transcribed Image Text:2) Let T be the order total in dollars. The total T does include the cost of shipping and tax. a. Give the total, G (S), as a function of the subtotal, S, by writing a function equation for T = G(S). b. Give the total T, as a function of the pounds of food ordered, P, by writing a function equation for the composition H(P) = G(F(P)). c. Find and interpret G(45). d. Find the cheapest total possible. e. Find the most expensive total possible.
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