John purchased n items from a catalog for $16 each. Postage and handling charges consisted of $9 for the first item and $5 for each additional item. Which of the following gives the total dollar amount for Kim’s purchase, including postage and handling, in terms of n ?  Select the correct option
A) 17n + 2 B) 17n + 4 C) 19n + 2 D) 19n + 3 E) 19n + 4
its 17n + 4   n items for $16 each   total price $16n   postage and handling of $9 for 1st item and $5 for the rest   total postage and handling = $ [9+ (n-5)]   = $ 16+4   total cost   16n+n+4 = 17n+4
<result>B</result>
John purchased n items from a catalog for $16 each. Postage and handling charges consisted of $9 for the first item and $5 for each additional item. Which of the following gives the total dollar amount for Kim’s purchase, including postage and handling, in terms of n ?