A manager uses the equation y = 40,000 + 150x to predict monthly receipts. What is the forecast for July if x = 0 in April?
A) 40,450
B) 40,600
C) 42,100
D) 42,250
E) 42,400

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When x = 0 in April, it means that April is the first month, and thus x represents the number of months after April. Therefore, when x = 3 (meaning three months after April), it represents July. Plugging in x = 3, we get: 
y = 40,000 + 150(3) 
y = 40,450 
Therefore, the forecast for July is $40,450.

A Manager Uses the Equation Y = 40,000 + 150x