A cab driver charges a fixed rate of $3 plus an additional $1.50 for each mile driven. When representing this situation with a function rule, which of the following would be the independent variable?

Margaret is purchasing a house for $210,000 with a 15 year fixed rate mortgage at 4.75% interest she has made a 5% down payment the house is valued at 205,000 and the local tax rate is 3.5% homeowners insurance 600 per year what are her total monthly payment