Rick buys and sells antiques via the internet. so far, he has profited $2,502. based on his profits to date, he developed the following linear model where x represents time in months, and y represents his total profits, in dollars. interpret the slope. y = 2,502 + 417x
a. an additional month of buying and selling is associated with an additional $2,919 in profits.
b. an additional month of buying and selling is associated with an additional $2,502 in profits.
c. an additional month of buying and selling is associated with an additional $2,085 in profits.
d. an additional month of buying and selling is associated with an additional $417 in profits.