The graph shows the total cost, in dollars, of a taxi ride for a distance of miles. Which of the following statements is the best interpretation of the -intercept and the slope of the graph?
(Assume the graph shows a line starting at (0,3) and increasing linearly to, for example, (10, 23).)
The -intercept represents the cost per mile, and the slope represents the initial fee.
The -intercept represents the maximum distance traveled, and the slope represents the total cost.
The -intercept represents the initial fee for the ride, and the slope represents the cost per mile.
The -intercept represents the total cost for a 1-mile ride, and the slope represents the initial fee.
