The graph above displays the total cost $C$ , in dollars, of renting a boat for $h$ hours.
What does the $C$ -intercept represent in the graph?

The initial cost of renting the boat

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The total number of boats rented

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The total number of hours the boat is rented

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The increase in cost to rent the boat for each additional hour

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Solution

The correct option is A The initial cost of renting the boat
From the graph we understand that the cost of renting the boat increases by hour. But the basic cost starts from $5$ dollars.
Hence, the $C$ -intercept is the basic or the initial cost of renting the boat

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