Question 12 ( 4 points) The equation \( y=1.55 x+110,419 \) approximates the total cost in dollars, of raising a child in the United States from birth to 17 years, given the household's annual income, \( x \). Approximately how much would it cost to raise a child from birth to 17 years in a household with an annual income of \( \$ 48,000 \) ? \( \$ 185,921 \) \( \$ 184,819 \) \( \$ 182,419 \) \( \$ 74,409 \) Question 13 (4 points) What percent of 280 is 67.2 ? \( 0.24 \% \) \( 6.72 \% \) \( 24 \% \) \( 41.7 \% \)

Let's solve each question step by step: --- **Question 12** **Given Equation:** \( y = 1.55x + 110,419 \) **Where:** \( x = \$48,000 \) **Calculation:** 1. **Multiply 1.55 by 48,000:** \( 1.55 \times 48,000 = 74,400 \) 2. **Add 110,419 to the result:** \( 74,400 + 110,419 = 184,819 \) **Answer:** \( \$184,819 \) **Option B** --- **Question 13** **Problem:** What percent of 280 is 67.2? **Calculation:** 1. **Divide 67.2 by 280:** \( \frac{67.2}{280} = 0.24 \) 2. **Convert to a percentage:** \( 0.24 \times 100\% = 24\% \) **Answer:** \( 24\% \) **Option C** --- **Summary of Answers:** - **Question 12:** \( \$184,819 \) (**Option B**) - **Question 13:** \( 24\% \) (**Option C**)