Domain and Range Word Problems

The daily cost of hiring a plumber, y, to work x hours on a repair project can be modeled using a linear function. The plumber charges a fixed cost of $80 plus an additional cost of $45 per hour. The plumber works a maximum of 8 hours per day. For one day of work, what is the range of the function for this situation?

A set of weights includes a 45 lb barbell and 6 pairs of weight plate. Each pair of plates weighs 20 lb. If x pairs of plate are added to the barbell, the total weight of the barbell and plates in pounds can be represented by f(x)=20x+45. What is the range of the function in this situation?

• {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,}

• {45, 65, 85, 105, 125, 145, 165}

• {0, 2, 4, 6}

• {45, 55, 65, 75,85,95}

The height in inches of concrete being poured for a foundation can be found using the function y=15+2.5x, where x is the number of minutes. If the concrete is poured between 5 and 10 minutes, find the domain and range of this situation.

• Domain: {5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10} Range: {28, 29, 30, ..., 40}

• Domain: {28, 29, 30, ..., 40} Range: {5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}

If I join the gym for a start up fee of $40 and monthly fee of $10, what is the range? Equation: f(x) = 40+10x

• -4, -3, -2, -1, 0.....

• $10, $20, $30, $40......

• 0, 1, 2, 3.....

• $40, $50, $60.....

Select TWO correct answers.

Domain

​ (a)  

Range

​ (b)  

• The domain of the function is {0,1,2,3,4,5}

• The range of the function {0,96,192,288,384,480}

• The domain of the function is all real numbers

• The domain of the function {0,96,192,288,384,480}

• The range of the function {0,1,2,3,4,5}

• The range of the function is all real numbers.

A student borrowed $480 from a friend. He agreed to make monthly payments of $96 with no interest until the loan balance was paid off. The function shown models this situation, where f(x) represents the remaining loan balance in dollars after the student has made x monthly payments. Which statements are true about the domain and range of the function for this situation? Select the correct answers. Domain: ​ ​ (a)   Range: ​ (b)  

• D: {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

• R: {0, 96, 192, 288, 384, 480}

• D: all real numbers

• R: {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

• {0, 96, 192, 288, 384, 480}

• D: {0, 96, 192, 288, 384, 480}

• R: all real numbers

Answer explanation

Domain - x values

Range - y values

Real-world examples = apply common sense and judgements

The graph shown has a domain of​ (a)   .

It has a range of (b)   ​ (c)   (d)   . ​

• ARN

• y

• >

• G

• x

• <

• E

• B

• A

• H

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

The girls basketball team is having a fundraiser. The girls will receive $5 for each product, p, that they sell. They are required to sell at least 5 items but no more than 10. Is this continuous or discrete and what is the domain/range?

• Discrete

  Domain: {5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}

  Range: {25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50}

• Discrete

  Domain: {25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50}

  Range: {5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}

Mae worked at a summer camp where she earned $20 plus $7 an hour each week. The amount of money she earned each week, e, is a function of the number of hours she works, h. Mae could not work more than 20 hours each week. What is the domain/range? Note: Mae can work part of an hour.

• Domain: {0, 1, 2, 3, ..., 20}

  Range: {20, 27, ..., 160}

• Domain: {20, 27, ..., 160}

  Range: {0, 1, 2, 3, ..., 20}

Lucy's dog gave birth to a litter of 7 puppies. She plans to sell each puppy for $350. The function f(x)=350x can be used to represent this situation. What is the domain/ range of this function?

• Domain: {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}

  Range: {0, 350, 700, 1050, 1400, 1750, 2100, 2400}

• Domain: {0, 350, 700, 1050, 1400, 1750, 2100, 2400}

  Range: {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}